PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

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.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND 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.

• Vehicle related responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Performing pre and post trip inspections of assigned vehicle
  • Identify problems and address 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.
• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.  See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.