Warehouse Driver

<p>At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.  </p><p>As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards.  We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.</p><br><div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>What You Can Expect</H2> </div><div><p>The Mobile Logistics Medical Device Driver is responsible for deliveries and pick-ups, transporting medical device products from a local sales warehouse to assigned hospitals. Routes are subject to change daily.  A full-size, company-owned van is provided to conduct pickups and deliveries. Driver must maintain cleanliness and proper maintenance on vans while driving. When not driving, team member performs office assistance, working cross-functionally with warehouse personnel as needed.</p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>How You'll Create Impact</H2> </div><div><ul><li>Pack, unload and deliver medical instrumentation and implants to Company accounts (hospitals) for upcoming surgeries, dropping off ordered instrumentation to hospitals’ sterile area and instruments to hospitals’ holding area.  Drop off and pick up protocol varies by facility; directions and training will be provided.</li><li>Retrieve items from accounts post-use, checking for instrument completeness before exiting the facility and communicating with hospital staff to locate missing items. Pictures are provided of instrumentation to check against; might require locating product in multiple areas at a facility.</li><li>Move instrument trays and implants across facilities on a daily basis. Double check instrument/implant count and the labeling on product to ensure the correct product is being taken to the correct location (office to hospital, hospital to hospital, or hospital to office.)</li><li>Communicate ETA to Warehouse Dispatcher to/from each stop on assigned route. Work at a face pace to complete all assigned stops within assigned shift while being accurate, double-checking counts at each stop.</li><li>Practice safe and lawful driving while operating full-size van for pickups and deliveries. Maintain cleanliness (exterior and interior) and maintenance alerts of company-owned vehicle.</li><li>Communicate any issues that arise to dispatch and management. Incorrect/incomplete drops disrupt upcoming surgery schedule.</li><li>Assist Inventory and warehouse personnel as needed, including scanning products into computer system while stocking and pulling items from warehouse shelves with 100% accuracy. </li></ul><p><em>This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.</em></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>What Makes You Stand Out</H2> </div><div><p>•    Ability to lift, carry, push/pull up to 50 pounds consistently.<br />•    Works well in team environment while presenting a positive attitude contributing to a great team atmosphere. <br />•    Can move at a fast pace while multi-tasking when needed. Can handle more than one task at a time and be accurate.<br />•    Successful employment history; highly reliable people needed who show up on time on all scheduled days ready to work at the scheduled shift time.   <br />•    Organizational and time management skills are essential in a fast-paced environment. <br />•    Able to follow directions closely and complete tasks efficiently and effectively. <br />•    Maintain high level of trust and communication with warehouse and supervisory team. Employee phone will be provided for regular communication with sales teams and coworkers. <br />•    Able to utilize SmartPhone for route tracking and verifying checkpoints, instrumentation, and daily tasks. <br /><br /></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Your Background</H2> </div><div><p>•    HS Diploma or equivalent is (G.E.D.) required; further education preferred. <br />•    Previous logistics or professional driving experience preferred.    <br />•    Must have valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.</p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Physical Requirements</H2> </div><div></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Travel Expectations</H2> </div><div><p>•    Daily travel required; will be directed to drive anywhere within the local geography depending on the surgery schedule.<br />•    Must be willing to work overtime on a regular basis; guaranteed 40 hours weekly. <br />•    Required to work some holidays.</p></div></div></div><br><p>EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability</p>

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