Truck Driver IV
Cepheid

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world's most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we're working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.

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This position is part of Cepheid Diagnostics and will be located in Fremont, CA.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Operate delivery/pickup routes throughout the Bay Area.

• Responsible for enforcement of transportation agreements & services, export controls and containment of domestic and int'l freight expenses.

• Maintains trade compliance and performs a wide variety of planning and scheduling.

• Coordinates and monitors workflow, assisting in scheduling and prioritizing activities in assigned logistic area.

• May specialize in shipment of dangerous/hazardous goods.

• Perform freight handling with appropriate equipment.

• Responsibility of loading and unloading vehicles.

• Verify and count the correct freight is being loaded/offloaded.

• Secure freight inside vehicle.

• Packing, strapping, and wrapping of freight when needed.

• Communicate with dispatch.

• Maintains compliance with ISO 9000, IATA, OSHA, DOT, FAA, and FDA Guidelines.

• Performs customer service function by coordinating and interacting with internal and external customers to resolve shipping issues.

• Perform other duties when required.

• Comply with hazardous materials regulations and procedures and complete courses if needed.

• Complete all assigned and required training satisfactorily and on time.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• High school degree (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years of related work experience.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

• Experience with SOPs - Standard Operating Procedures.

• Must be organized.

• Must possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards.

• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, bend, twist, squat, climb in and out of truck.

• Ability to follow instructions and complete required training.

• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Driving with a Class A license and a Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) / Hazmat.

• Related experience in a diagnostic, medical device, or pharmaceutical environment.

Cepheid, a Danaher company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.

Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com.

At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. Our global teams are pioneering what's next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.