CDL Operator

Job Details This role is in support of Cencora's distribution services in the US operating through our AmerisourceBergen business. Summary Of Role This position is responsible for ensuring MWI Animal Health drivers and customers receive the desired ordered product in a timely manner and ensuring the continued flow of products leaving the Edwardsville warehouse. This position will work in conjunction with all Animal Health personnel to include sales team members, key warehouse personnel, and the transportation team. Shift Details Monday–Friday 6:30 am–3:30 pm Location Must be located within a 30‑mile radius of Edwardsville, KS region Travel On the road 75% + minimum 1 night of overnight travel required Responsibilities Drive truck to designated location, then loads and unloads supplies and equipment as directed by bill of lading. Unload and check product/pallets upon arriving at 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. Report all discrepancies and safety concerns to manager. Report all needed major repairs to leasing company and 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 logs, inspection reports, cargo loads, and customer receipts if required. Follow all procedures as detailed in the Delivery Specialist Procedure Manual. Maintain 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 determining customer’s needs. Maintain a clean and orderly truck. Provide customer service if required. Other duties as assigned. 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. Occasionally move 75 lbs from pallet to pallet. Must be available for on‑call rotation. Education 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. 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. Skills And Knowledge Reading: Locates, understands, and interprets written information 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 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; identifies possible reasons for the discrepancy and devises and implements a plan of action to resolve it. Listening: Makes effort to seek others’ input; encourages the expression of ideas and differing viewpoints; actively listens to communication from all sources. 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 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. Benefits 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 includes backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. We also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and mentorship opportunities, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and more. For details, visit Equal Employment Opportunity Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non‑discriminatory. Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr