Job Type: Full time
This is where you save and sustain lives At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. The Service Specialist (CDL Delivery Driver) is responsible for safely operating an 18 to 24-foot commercial vehicle while delivering dialysis products to a diverse home patient base, as well as kidney dialysis centers. Home patient visits consist of delivering dialysis solution, rotation of stock, and order accuracy assurance with occasional order pick-ups and returns.Schedule: Monday-Thursday (5am-3pm/6am-4pm) with one/two overnight stay per weekWHAT WE OFFER FROM DAY 1: Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverageVision and Voluntary Benefits Paid Parental Leave Retirement Savings Plan Employee Stock Purchase Program Flexible Health Care Spending Accounts Educational Assistance Plan This position is physically demanding and requires this person to make deliveries in challenging locations as our customer base resides in urban and rural localities. Home deliveries will require the incumbent to deliver up to, and at times more than 45 cases per delivery. The Service Specialist works closely with multiple levels of the supply chain; including but not limited to, dialysis patients, regional office staff, customer service team, and healthcare professionals.Minimum Requirements:Minimum of 21 years of ageHigh school diploma or equivalentValid Class A or Class B Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDL) - Air Brake endorsement, MVR check must meet minimum standardsValid Medical CardMinimum of 1 year of driving comparable equipmentHave acceptable Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) scorePass DOT drug test and physicalPass background checkPass Industrial Capabilities TestMust be able to perform multiple day routes that include overnight travelMust be able to obtain License for Material handling equipment. Training and test performed by Baxter trained instructors. Must be able to use multiple pieces of equipment to perform duties including but not limited to loading and unloading vehicles.Essential Requirements:Follow all safety rules for equipment use and driving outlined by Baxter and DOTExcellent communication skillsSuperior organizational skillsAbility to learn and adapt to new technologyMaintain driver HOS log using Electronic Logging Device (ELD)Must be able to properly maintain HOS log manually in event ELD is not availableMust understand and comply with all DOT rules and requirementsAbility to adequately distinguish colors to identify product labelsAbility to effectively work with a diverse customer base (internal and external)Good computer skills essential to maintain required online trainingMust be professional, courteous, and self-motivatedMust possess effective problem resolution skillsMust be able to meet physical demand of positionPrior inside delivery experience a plusSafely operate material handling equipment such as lift gates, ramps, pallet jacks, walkie rider, Liftkar (stair climbers)Work productively and effectively in extreme cold and/or extreme heatMust be able to work overtime on short noticePerform other duties as necessaryPhysical Environment:Working environment encompasses all areas of a distribution center, tractor trailer, patient homes, and dialysis centersRepetitive lifting and moving of cases weighing up to 50 poundsFrequent entering and exiting of vehicleFrequent bending, crouching, twisting, reaching, grasping, climbing, and balancingFrequent kneeling, squatting and wrist turning#LI-BAXGEN#IND-USOPSThe successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.Equal Employment OpportunityBaxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.                                                                                                                                                               EEO is the Law EEO is the law - Poster Supplement Pay Transparency PolicyReasonable AccommodationsBaxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. 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