CDL Operator

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose.

If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

What you will be doing

This position is responsible for ensuring Micro’s customers receive the desired product in a timely manner and ensuring the continued flow of products entering and leaving the warehouse.

This position will work in conjunction with all Animal Health personnel to include management, administration, accounting and sales.

• Drive truck to designated location then loads and unloads supplies and equipment as directed by bill of ladings and customer orders
• Unload and check in all trucks with incoming product upon arrival to warehouse
• Inspect truck equipment , supplies, such as fifth wheel, tire, lights, brakes, diesel, oil, and water for defects, before and after trips
• Maintain vehicle upkeep by performing general maintenance and addressing safety concerns including :
• Report all discrepancies and safety concerns to Warehouse Manager.
• Report all needed major repairs to leasing company and Warehouse Manager.
• Performs emergency roadside repairs
• Ensures cargo is secure during transit
• Maintain accurate driving records and follows all regulations including :
• DOT and Hazmat regulations and procedures
• Daily log
• Inspection reports
• Cargo loads
• Customer receipts
• Follows all procedures as detailed in the Delivery Specialist Procedure Manual.
• Maintains constant communication with Warehouse Manager to receive delivery instructions and to report any delivery discrepancies.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory including :
• Taking inventory at customer’s site and determine customer’s needs
• Maintain and order inventory warehouse on a weekly basis
• Maintain a clean and orderly warehouse
• Provide customer service and assist with answering warehouse phones as needed
• Other duties as assigned

What your background should look like

High School diploma or equivalent is desired. Six months to a year related experience is preferred. Must have a valid CDL with hazmat endorsement and forklift experience.

Adequate mobility to continually walk and stand; pull orders from various shelf heights; and ability to lift up to 35 lbs regularly and 50 lbs on occasion is required.

Occasionally will move 100 lbs from pallet to pallet. Must be able to read and understand English, have basic mathematical skills, number recognition skills, and good hand / eye coordination.

Good customer service skills and a sense of urgency are required. Computer knowledge is helpful. Must be available for on-call rotation.

Work Environment :

This position will work in both a warehouse environment as well as at customer sites including feedlots and dairies. In such an environment the position will be frequently exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, temperature changes, humidity and noise.

Physical requirements :

This position will constantly require heavy work including; standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, hearing, and eye / hand / foot coordination.

Frequently requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, talking and repetitive motions.

Reading : Locates, understand and interprets written information in order to perform tasks; learns from reading text by determining the main idea or essential message;

identifies all relevant details, facts and specifications; infers or finds out the meaning of unknown words and / or technical terms.

Arithmetic : Performs basic computations; uses basic numerical concepts in practical situations; can perform arithmetic computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) without a calculator.

Teamwork : Makes effort to seek others’ input; willingly collaborates and cooperates with others in the organization; develops effective working relationships with key associates.

Customer Service : Is customer oriented, sensitive and responsive to customer needs and priorities; establishes effective working relationships with customers and gains their respect and loyalty;

identifies and takes appropriate action on customer needs.

Flexible / Adaptable : Views change or problems as an opportunity to grow professionally and to develop new and better ways to do things;

adjusts readily to alterations in routine; copes effectively with changes in scope or type of work.

Sense of Urgency : Demonstrates the ability to respond quickly to changes in day-to-day operations as it relates to department priorities.

Problem Solving : Recognizes that a problem exists (, that there is a discrepancy between what is and what should be); identifies possible reasons for the discrepancy and devises and implements a plan of action to resolve it.

Listening : Makes efforts to seek others’ input; encourages the expression of ideas and differing viewpoints; actively listens to communication from all sources;

uses appropriate skills to confirm the speaker’s message.

Administer Effectively : Monitors daily implementation of activities, projects, policies and procedures; notices errors and gaps;

keeps detailed and accurate records; processes paperwork promptly and follows up on important details.

• Reasoning : Discovers the underlying relationship between two or more objects and uses that knowledge to solve a problem;
• uses logic to draw conclusions from available information; identifies general rules or principles; applies rules and principles to new situations;

determines which conclusions are correct from analysis of a given set of facts and information.

• Promote a Healthy and Safe Work Environment : Maintains a work environment, which is conducive to the well being of employees;
• identifies and corrects adverse health and safety conditions; aggressively manages the productivity and financial implications of health-related absences;

strives to determine the root causes of work-related health problems and takes preventive action.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day.

In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness.

This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.

To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

Schedule

Full time

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies : MWI Veterinary Supply Company