DRIVER-WAREHOUSE

Summary:

The Material Transportation Technician is responsible for the distribution, storage and retrieval of supplies, Linen and equipment from the Warehouse to the hospital and to the hospital offsite facilities. Drivers are also often expected to help with the loading and unloading of their products, keep logs of their activities and make sure their vehicles are maintained in good working order. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Listed below are the typical duties and responsibilities of this position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Essential Functions:

• The truck is loaded in a safe manner with maximum use of cargo space, securing loads with straps or cargo bars. The truck is unloaded at the hospital and other facilities and goods are placed on the loading dock or designated location.
• Deliveries are made according to an established schedule to the offsite facilities. Delivery is made to the correct department and placed in the designated delivery or storage area.                                                                                                     
• Priority shipments are communicated to co-workers at the hospital and off-site facilities for immediate delivery.

• Is courteous and professional toward clients and staff. Follows established dress code.                                                           
• Passengers may not be transported in company vehicle without prior authorization. Company vehicle is not used for personal use. Consistently completes daily assignments.                                                                  
• Responsibly uses cellular phone and fuel credit card. Pager is always available during shift. Messages, information relayed to appropriate personnel. Completes delivery log daily.          
• Empty carts, pallets, barrels and returned goods are delivered to the warehouse.                
• Keeps vehicle neat and clean. Has vehicle checked according to maintenance schedule. Reports all incidents immediately. Keeps safety supplies in van. Keeps manager informed of problems.
• Is familiar with hospital policy, safety and infection control manuals.         
• Work closely with management to learn and to develop the best practices and procedures and find ways to increase productivity. Suggests appropriate improvements to routes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Has the ability to take direction and work independently with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications:

• Methods and techniques of handling equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Good driving skills
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Methods and techniques of mailroom clerical work.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Modern office procedures, methods or materials and equipment including computers.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• Possesses flexibility and ability to adapt to new situations, procedures and routines.
• Good work and attendance record.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School graduate

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to perform basic math skills.

 Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to prioritize and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations on a day-to-day basis where limited standardization may exist.
• Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Provide information and assistance to staff members in a helpful, courteous, and timely manner.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Skill to operate material handling equipment such as hand carts for successful job performance.
• Write simple correspondence.
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Operate equipment with speed and accuracy while standing.
• Make independent decisions in accordance with procedures, laws and regulations and apply these to work problems.
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with faculty and staff.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to handle, finger or feel objects or tools. Occasionally the employee must reach, bend, twist, kneel, climb or crouch.
• Exert up to 500 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 50 lbs. frequently, and 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects while using correct body mechanics.
• Successful performance requires specific vision abilities that require close vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise levels on occasions can be more than moderate.
• Heat levels on occasion can be more than moderate.
• Some chemicals are used in this environment. Required safety items are provided and must be worn when performing duties