Delivery Driver

Marken is seeking professional delivery drivers for their Chicago office located in Bensenville, IL. You must possess a driver’s license (CDL preferred) and have experience driving large vehicles as this position requires you to drive up to a 26ft box truck. You must have a clean motor vehicle driving record, be able to pass a DOT physical, must be able to pass a criminal background check, and will be drug screened prior to hire. There are multiple positions available, and shifts range from early morning to early evening, some including weekends.

Main Purpose:

Marken Drivers are instrumental in providing logistical support & services to Marken’s wide variety of clinical trial and pharmaceutical clients by providing temperature-controlled shipping & delivery solutions to include specialized packaging, tracking devices, & temperature monitors.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Driver:

• Carry out the day-to-day transportation operations including tendering and recovery of freight to support the national/global Marken network of logistics branches and depots
• Efficient time management of daily assignments.
• Ensure that the vehicle’s daily safety and maintenance checklist is performed before and after each shift and in compliance with CGDP, State, and Federal regulatory guideline including OSHA, DOT, FDA, TSA, CBP
• Maintain constant communication with dispatchers and supervisors for all surface transportation and supply chain solutions assignments and projects
• Report incidents including vehicle damage, tickets, and vehicle irregularities to supervisor
• Responsible for maintaining vehicle cleanliness daily.
• Support the transportation, warehouse and logistics operations branches as required
• Report shipment problems, delays or damage immediately.
• Stay current with all required training and licensing according to Marken Global Quality Standard, SOPs, Work Instructions and regulatory guidelines

Logistics Support:

• Complete computer data entry for shipments.
• Create UPS shipping labels.
• Locate & book domestic flight arrangements for shipments.
• Inventory branch equipment & supplies.
• Coordinate deliveries & collections utilizing local service providers.
• Program & attach temperature monitors & tracking devices.

Requirements:

• Experience driving in the courier or freight industry.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, which includes handling multiple route assignments and deliveries
• Excellent writing skills.
• Excellent reading comprehension.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer skills using programs such as Word, Excel, & Outlook.

EEO & VETERAN Employer

About Marken:

Marken is a wholly owned subsidiary of UPS and is a critical part of UPS Healthcare. With Polar Speed and Marken included, the UPS Healthcare division staffs 128 locations with 5,500 employees worldwide. Marken offers a state-of-the-art GMP-compliant depot network and logistic hubs for clinical drug product storage and distribution in 58 locations worldwide, while maintaining the leading position for Direct-to-Patient and Home Healthcare services, biological sample shipments and biological kit production. Marken’s dedicated 1,900 staff members manage 120,000 drug product and biological sample shipments every month at all temperature ranges in more than 220 countries. Additional services such as ancillary material sourcing, storage and distribution, shipment lane verification and qualifications, as well as GDP, regulatory and compliance consultancy add to Marken’s unique position in the pharma and logistics industry.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• What are your hourly rate expectations?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Light Truck & Delivery Drivers: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location