CDL A Driver - Animal Health International

Job Summary

About the role

Perform effective, safe and efficient driving duties. Deliver packages to customers on scheduled routes while meeting service and performance objectives.

Essential Functions

• Transact all business in accordance to Patterson Companies’ business code of conduct and business ethics
• Drive assigned vehicle and deliver/pick up shipments
• Point of contact for customer service and help resolve customer complaints
• Collect money from customers
• Load and unload assigned vehicle. Ensure all loads are properly secured for transport
• Operate all warehouse equipment/machinery
• Achieve assigned performance metrics and KPIs
• Help maintain a secure, organized, clean, and safe warehouse and vehicle
• Handle all hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs according to the Company’s processes/procedures and applicable laws and regulations
• Assure routine maintenance is performed on assigned vehicle per schedule and vehicle is always in a good and safe condition
• Adhere to DOT drug & alcohol testing
• Follow all local, state and federal motor carrier laws
• Submit all required daily, weekly and monthly compliance reports
• Follow company biosecurity policies and customer biosecurity protocols as required
• Assist fulfillment center in daily operations when not performing delivery duties

Additional functions

• Manage time effectively, meet personal and fleet goals and objectives
• Work in accordance with Company Safety guidelines and procedures including all required Safety and Compliance Training and regulatory licensing
• Maintain acceptable driving record and current driver’s license
• Perform all work as required

Job Qualifications

• CDL, Class A, Hazmat endorsement, driving vehicles or combination vehicles up to 80k GVWR
• Maintain additional endorsements as required by equipment (airbrakes, tanker)
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Obtain a satisfactory MVR review
• Ability to drive assigned vehicle
• Knowledge of delivery area and ability to read maps
• Able to work as an effective team member
• Basic problem solving/troubleshooting skills
• Effective time management skills