Driver III CDL

Fresenius Medical Care • Shreveport, LA

90d

About The Position

Responsible for driving a commercial vehicle to deliver products to customers. Ensures accuracy of all paperwork related to the job. Responsible for safety of fellow employees and the public while operating company vehicles and/or performing any company activity. Responsibilities include driving a commercial vehicle, rotating stock, and inventory checks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum 2 – 4 years of related experience.
• 2 years free of OSHA recordables, DOT accidents, quality issues, roadside inspection violations, DOT major logbook violations, and significant property damage.
• Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Must possess a Class A or Class B commercial license.
• Prefer possession of a HazMat endorsement.
• Experience with on-board computers, paperless DOT logs, and/or electronic capture applications preferred.
• Experience with Routing software/fleet management and on-board fleet management systems.
• Strong communication skills and a professional demeanor at all times.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and picks up products from home patients and clinics according to established safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures a high-level of customer relations by consistently delivering orders on time and behaving with integrity in a courteous and professional manner.
• May take note of and possibly resolve customer complaints.
• Reports more complex issues and complaints to Distribution Center staff or Customer Service for resolution.
• Observes and reports any pertinent anomalies at customer sites.
• May set up product and/or place product on shelves or racks at customer sites.
• Performs all duties and functions with the goal to achieve OSHA-related targets for recordable incidents and lost time incidents.
• Performs rotation and inventory checks of existing product ensuring that an adequate inventory is available for customers.
• Obtains customer signature for pickup and delivery of dialysis product.
• Adhere to all federal and state specific DOT regulations including but not limited to GVW (Gross Vehicle weight) and hours of service.
• Identifies and recommends options for route improvements to management as appropriate.
• Performs pre and post trip inspections of assigned vehicle.
• Identifies problems and addresses appropriately.
• May perform routine maintenance on vehicle.
• Unloading and loading freight as required according to specified procedures and regulations.
• Maintaining cleanliness of vehicle.
• Participates in monthly/quarterly/annual training for Good Manufacturing Practices Health & Safety and Compliance.
• Remains updated with all annually revised regulatory standards.
• Maintains a satisfactory driving record.
• Operates material-handling equipment safely and efficiently according to established procedures as required.
• Performs functions that require full knowledge of general aspects of the job.
• Escalates issues to supervisor for resolution as deemed necessary.
• Assists with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees