Delivery Driver

Cardinal Health•New Orleans, LA

25d

About The Position

The Delivery Driver is responsible for prompt and accurate delivery and distribution of radiopharmaceutical or oncology pharmaceuticals to medical care providers according to customer demand and assigned routes. The role also supports pharmacy operations by preparing doses and cases for shipment, wiping doses, and loading and unloading containers in compliance with safety standards and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The driver must be flexible to work different days, hours, and schedules based on business needs. Deliveries may take place during daytime or nighttime conditions and in all types of weather. Weekend, holiday, and on-call rotations are required, and shifts or overtime may vary as needed. The role offers $18.00 per hour and a $1,000 new-hire sign-on bonus. Cardinal Health offers medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; a health savings account; a 401(k) savings plan; access to wages before payday through myFlexPay; flexible spending accounts; short- and long-term disability coverage; work-life resources; paid parental leave; and healthy lifestyle programs.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, equivalent, or equivalent work experience is preferred.
Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
CDL or Hazmat endorsement required.
Must be at least 18 years old because the role involves driving a company-owned vehicle.
Ability to lift containers weighing up to 75 pounds.
Comfort driving in all weather conditions during both day and night hours.
Ability to sit, stand, remain mobile, and operate a vehicle for extended periods.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work weekends or participate in a weekend rotation.
Ability to work holidays or participate in a holiday rotation.
Ability to work on call or participate in an on-call rotation.
Flexibility to work various shifts or overtime as needed.
Ability to use computers and tablets.

Nice To Haves

Prior delivery driving experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and make deliveries to customer accounts on assigned routes using a company vehicle.
Package radiopharmaceutical medication for shipment, perform testing, and load and unload containers.
Use a handheld tablet to scan customer orders for accuracy and obtain route-stop information and navigation.
Process packages returned from customer locations.
Maintain vehicles in proper working condition and perform minor roadside repairs.
Perform general facility cleaning and other duties as required.
Use delivery-support processes and systems, including the Isotrac technology-assisted packaging system and route optimization tablet.
Assist with packing doses for shipment, preparing cases, wiping doses, and loading and unloading containers in accordance with safety standards and DOT regulations.
Verify the accuracy of labels on outgoing shipments.
Prepare receipts for products delivered to Cardinal Health customers.
Handle and dispose of waste and used materials in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
Maintain accurate logbooks and vehicle inspection records.
Participate in required training, including training in biohazard waste handling, blood-borne pathogens, security awareness, dosimetry, radiation safety, contamination testing, HIPAA, fall prevention, ergonomic safety, safe driving procedures, and route optimization.
Complete deliveries to customers promptly and accurately while using safe and efficient routes.
Perform other duties as required to support a safe and efficient pharmacy operation.