Delivery Driver

Cardinal Health•New Orleans, LA

26d

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 route requirements. The role prepares medication doses and shipment cases, verifies outgoing shipment labels, and handles containers and materials in accordance with safety standards and Department of Transportation regulations. The position works 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours, and schedules based on business needs, including weekends, holidays, on-call rotations, and overtime as needed. Deliveries take place in daytime and nighttime conditions and in all weather types. The driver uses a company vehicle and a handheld tablet for scanning orders, accessing route-stop information, and navigation. The role also includes processing returned packages, maintaining vehicles and inspection records, performing minor roadside repairs, cleaning the pharmacy and facility, handling waste and used materials, and participating in required safety and operational training. Pay is $18.00 per hour. A $1,000 new-hire sign-on bonus is offered; the position is not bonus eligible.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, equivalent, or equivalent work experience is preferred.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
CDL or Hazmat endorsement required.
Must be at least 18 years of age because the role involves driving a company-owned vehicle.
Ability to lift containers weighing up to 75 pounds.
Comfortable driving in all weather conditions during daytime or nighttime 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 an assigned route 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 access 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 and pharmacy cleaning and other duties as required.
Use systems that support product delivery, 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 keeping 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 according to prescribed safety standards.
Maintain accurate log books and vehicle inspection records.
Participate in required training, including training on biohazard waste handling, blood-borne pathogens, security awareness, dosimetry, radiation safety, contamination testing, HIPAA, fall prevention, ergonomic safety, safe driving procedures, and route optimization.
Perform other duties as required to ensure safe and efficient pharmacy operations.
Complete deliveries to customers accurately and on time using safe and efficient routes.