What are the responsibilities and job description for the Delivery Driver / Tech position at Earth Fare, Inc?
Accucare, a family-owned home medical equipment and supplies provider serving over 20 counties in Western North Carolina is seeking to add a Delivery Driver to our customer service team.For more than 20 years, our compassionate and knowledgeable staff has worked to improve the quality of life for thousands of people by providing personalized service, quality pediatric respiratory supplies, adult oxygen systems, medical equipment, breast pumps, and more. If you have a clinical background and a passion for helping others, come join our team!The Delivery Driver uses sales, service and education skills to ensure safe delivery, setup and proper use of equipment and supplies to clients / patients of the company. They ensure prompt, professional and courteous service at all times, positively representing the company in the community.Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Include the following, other duties may be assigned.
- Maintain the warehouse including but not limited to the proper disposal, handling, and rotation of all products and supplies. Ensure that the warehouse complies with all general / safety requirements of all governmental agencies and within all company policies / practices
- Ensure the accuracy of all packing slips for product received, ensure product received was ordered and listed on the applicable purchase order. The product will then be received on the applicable purchase order and checked into the Brightree inventory system
- Label and place product in correct warehouse locations
- Assist in the equipment repair process including shipment / delivery of equipment
- Clean and maintain equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and company policies
- Report equipment hazards and / or product incidents as required in accordance with company policy
- Complete all electronic and / or paperwork as required in the delivery of supplies. Information must be turned into Warehouse Manager and / or Customer Service at the end of each shift. Information includes correctly submitting details such as manufacturer name, model number, serial number, lot number and any other specific identifiers needed for proper tracking and billing. Delivery ticket must be signed by the patient and / or designated facility / warehouse person.
- Maintain delivery / manifest records as required
- Perform all Brightree tasks that have been assigned to them.
- Pursue continuing education programs as required to perform job responsibilities in a professional manner
- Comply with all applicable company policies and procedures
- Develop and maintain working knowledge of current DME products and services offered by the company
- Develop and maintain working knowledge of applicable computer and related technology, including POD, inventory tracking and related applications
- All other tasks as assigned by manager or designee.Competencies : To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
- Customer Service : Establish / Maintain positive customer relations. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; response to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments
- Technical : demonstrate a working knowledge of all products / services / programs
- Interpersonal Skills : Has positive, team-oriented attitude, seeks the highest degree of accountability; listens to others with empathy and without interruptions; ability to manage interpersonal conflicts among clients, employees and others in a positive and constructive manner
- Communication : Speaks clearly and professionally in positive or negative situations; writes clearly and informatively; listens and gets clarification; read and interpret written information; recognize and direct information to the appropriate associate / individualQualificationsQualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education, Credentials, Certification, and / or Experience :
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year of DME experience, preferably with experience in DME logistics, warehousing, inventories and point-of-delivery systems, as well as, best-practice business processes for proper maintenance and handling of supplies and equipment
- Experience with logistical (inventory / warehouse) programs, preferably using Brightree and POD systems
- Previous delivery experience strongly desiredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- Strong analytical / decision making skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal / written communication skills
- Strong computer / software skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Competent in usage of office equipment
- Work with minimal supervision and make appropriate judgments
- Fluentness in oral / written Spanish a plusWorking Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Majority of time is spent operating vehicles to make deliveries of equipment and supplies, Significant time is also spent within a typical warehouse work environment. From time to time this position may require the employee to work a flexible schedule including but not limited to weekends, evening hours and over 40 hours