Fresenius Medical Care-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Knoxville, TN
5,001-10,000 employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services

Responsible for driving a commercial vehicle to move materials as needed to supply internal demand and deliver material/finished goods between the plant and off-site warehousing. 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. Responsible for pick-up and deliveries to suppliers, vendors, and outside contract sterilizers.

  • Delivers and picks up products 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.
  • Reports more complex issues and complaints to Management
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Performing pre and post trip inspections of assigned vehicle
  • Identify problems and address appropriately
  • Maintain equipment in good working order, ensure equipment complies with all federal and local laws.
  • May perform routine maintenance on vehicle, including coordinating PMs, licensing and emissions.
  • 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.
  • Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
  • Perform safety checks on trailer tip jacks, wheel chocks, dock locks, and dock plates. Ensure all safety devices are in place and operational before loading and unloading material
  • Ensure load distribution weights are in compliance with federal and state requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • 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 commercial license with a HazMat endorsement.
  • Must pass a federal background check for HazMat endorsement.
  • Strong communication skills and a professional demeanor at all times.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required.
  • 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.
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