Distribution & Field Logistics Driver

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Distribution & Field Logistics Driver in Gainesville, GA. The role involves transferring vaccines and materials to satellite warehouses, maintaining cold chain, and ensuring on-time delivery while complying with DOT laws.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, CDL within 45 days of offer, 2+ years of driving with a clean record, and strong communication. The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and independent work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CDL required within 45 days of offer.
• 2+ years of truck driving with a clean record.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work independently.
• Knowledge of DOT laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain truck and trailer; ensure housekeeping is performed regularly.
• Comply with DOT rules and regulations.
• Plan daily work and coordinate with team to execute the schedule.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety, Lean principles, and BI values.
• Complete daily truck logs and report mileage with ELD.
• Identify equipment or mechanical failures and report them.
• Deliver goods on time to final destinations; unload as needed.
• Load truck at distribution warehouse and deliver to remote warehouses.
• Maintain cold chain for perishable shipments when applicable.
• Operate electric pallet jack where certified.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

DOT regulations knowledge

Clean driving record

Education

High School Diploma

CDL

Tools

ELD knowledge

Job description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides an opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and the opportunity to directly contribute to the company's success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees. The Distribution & Field Logistics Driver will independently execute the transfer of all vaccines, equipment, and other company and customer related material to our satellite warehouses. The incumbent will maintain the truck and trailer lease and address road challenges with same as well as keep up to date with all DOT laws and regulations. This role is responsible for compliance with Gainesville, Quality, and EHS.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures "Housekeeping" activities, (i.e. keeping truck, trailer clean, cleaning of equipment etc.) are performed routinely on the Truck.
• Ensures all work is completed in accordance with laws, rules and regulations of the DOT.
• May make day-to-day work assessments to other employees and ensure that work is executed according to the plan/schedule.
• Demonstrate a visible & tangible commitment to HSE, Lean Principles, and BI Vision in all work-related activities.
• Complete a daily truck log and submit reports of mileage covered with knowledge of ELD.
• Observe and report equipment or mechanical failures immediately.
• Execute and deliver the goods on time to the final destination, including unloading unsupervised at manned and unmanned facilities.
• Responsible for loading truck a distribution warehouse and delivering to 7 remote warehouses per schedule over a multi-day haul.
• Responsible for unloading trucks at remote warehouses and dropping pallets in the appropriate locations to maintain cold chain and avoid product damage/loss.
• Must be certified to operate electric pallet jack.
• Responsible for maintaining cold chain throughout delivery of both frozen and refrigerated products.
• In addition to the above, other assigned duties & projects deemed appropriate within the position scope.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Commercial Driver’s License. CDL must be obtained within 45 days of offer but prior to start date)
• Two-plus (2+) years’ experience in truck driving with a clean driving record.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of Processes, Systems and Resources.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).