Delivery Driver Job in Syosset 11791, New York US
Company Overview
Zimmer is a worldwide leader in joint replacement solutions for knee pain and hip pain, and provides comprehensive spine care solutions for acute and chronic back pain. The company also provides a broad range of trauma, dental implant, and orthopedic surgical products. Zimmer is committed to providing effective techniques in hip replacement and knee replacement for orthopedic surgeons who restore mobility and relieve the pain of osteoarthritis and traumatic injuries. Our minimally invasive hip and minimally invasive knee replacement systems and our wide range of related products and services make us valuable partners to health-care providers in more than 80 countries.
Zimmer New England was established in 1997. Our distributorship covers the entire states of Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, and upper New York State. In June 1998 the five boroughs of New York City were added, as well as Long Island and Westchester County.
Zimmer New England maintains seven offices: the administrative office located in Albany, New York, and six satellite offices in Newington, Connecticut; Port Washington, New York; Laconia, New Hampshire; Portland, Maine; Bangor, Maine; and Natick, Massachusetts, where our customer service is located.
We currently have 250 dedicated employees, 100 being sales associates and 30 junior sales associates who are out in the field on a daily basis. Our success as an organization has been awarded Zimmer's prestigious Grand Slam Awards in 1999, 2000, and 2001, a result of exceeding quota expectations in all divisions three years in a row.
A business philosophy of a TEAM concept is an integral part of Zimmer New England's current and future successes. Working together we can and do achieve great success which ultimately benefits our customers.
Our cultural attributes include teamwork, risk taking, empowerment, and accountability as well as COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE. We practice the shared values of open communication, respect, trust, honesty, and integrity.
Zimmer New England's mission is to achieve the #1 position for orthopedic implants within the New England area offering quality customer service and responsiveness to our customers. Zimmer New England is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Available:
Driver
Drivers will be assigned routes on a daily basis to make deliveries and pickups of instruments and implants utilized during Zimmer surgical procedure between our accounts (hospitals) and Syosset office.
Duties:
-Prepares truck for operation by inspecting general condition; checking fluid levels and tire pressure; obtaining or scheduling required repairs; validating adherence to roadability standards.
-Loads truck by ordering, placing, and securing items.
- Delivers items by identifying destinations; establishing route; operating the truck; unloading items; maintaining schedule.
-Serves customers by understanding and resolving or forwarding complaints.
- Maintains truck operating efficiency by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; scheduling repairs.
- Maintains safe operation and clean appearance by complying with organization operational policies, procedures, and standards, as well as state and local driving rules and regulations; cleans truck exterior and interior.
-Maintains delivery, truck, and driving records by obtaining receipt acknowledgments; recording tracking information; completing driver log and truck performance forms.
-Updates job knowledge by participating in training opportunities.
- Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
An ideal candidate will have the following attributes:
-Responsible and motivated with impeccable time management skills
-Outstanding communication skills
-Able to work in a fast paced environment
-Dependable
-Details oriented
-Familiar with locations hospitals in NY metro area
-Delivery experience
-Experienced computer user
Education Requirement:
High School Diploma
Experience Requirement:
2+ years related work experience (recommended)
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits available including medical, dental, vision, disability / life insurance and 401k.
All applicants subject to background/license check.