Medical Delivery Associate (Driver)

Job Title

Requisition

Location

Additional Locations

Job Description Summary

Job Description

The Medical Delivery Associate (Driver) is responsible for driving transportation routes for the distribution of pharmaceutical and medical devices according to company established guidelines and policies.

Essential Functions

• Loads and secures products in the pre-assigned vehicle prior to departing for a scheduled or unscheduled route and properly unloads the assigned vehicle upon returning from a scheduled or unscheduled route. (Note - scheduled and unscheduled routes may regularly require overnight stays that are greater than one night).

• Drives routes efficiently (i.e., follows the established route plan, reads maps, follows directions, and delivers/pick-ups product at the correct hospital campus/department), and immediately communicates any noteworthy exceptions to Customer Service and the Branch Manager.

• Abides by all Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations and ensures all required documentation is with the vehicle (proof of insurance, fuel card, vehicle registration, etc.).

• Ensures proper delivery of product(s) on the customer order

• Ensures that all driver logs and trip reports are completed timely and accurately.

• Conveys a friendly, positive and professional image to both the internal (e.g., customer service department) and external customer (e.g., the account).

• Responsible for warehousing, Inventory Control, Distribution and Administrative activities.

• Creates appropriate paperwork for inbound/outbound transactions and retrieves route information from the network. etc.), as well as all company Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs).

• Pick orders, handles returns from customers and enters INOmeter downloads.

• Prepares 3rd party shipments, as well as contacts the appropriate carrier in a timely manner, and prepares the required paperwork to ensure compliance with all federal regulations.

• Ensures that all warehouse and administrative functions are completed in accordance with company SOPs.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1+ year of Commercial Driver's License (CDL) experience.

• Class A, B or C Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

• Must currently possess or willingness to successfully obtain a Hazmat endorsement within 30 days of hire.

• History of compliance with DOT regulations

• Must have proficient computer skills, ideally with experience using SAP, Oracle or equivalent ERP system, Warehouse Management System.

• Overnight travel required (can be 2 nights/wk).

• Thorough knowledge of applicable Federal Regulations (cGMP, DOT, IATA, OSHA) strongly preferred

Competencies:

• Navigate and perform transactions in SAP accurately

• Maintain a clean driver record

• Detail oriented

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Required to pass a DOT physical and obtain a DOT certification.

Organizational Relationship/Scope:

• Interfacing directly with Mallinckrodt customers

• Communicates with customer care and routing departments daily.

Working Conditions:

• Kneeling, bending, sitting for sustained periods of time, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motion, light work (exerting up to 40 lbs of force occasionally and 10 lbs of force frequently) visual acuity, subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.

• Exiting and entering cab of vehicle.

• Schedule includes work between Monday and Friday.

• Allowance given for food and lodging.