Distribution Services Associate

At PCOM, we espouse to grow a culturally competent workforce to advance healthcare that touches the lives of underserved communities.

Diversity and inclusion is the core component of our institutional identity and a key pillar of PCOM's strategic vision.

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine affirms that diversity and inclusion are crucial to the intellectual vitality of the campus community.

It is through freedom of exchange over different ideas and viewpoints in supportive environments that our graduates develop the critical thinking and citizenship skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.

Since 1899, PCOM has trained highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners, and behavioral scientists who practice a "whole person" approach to care - treating people, not just symptoms.

As the field of medicine has changed, we've changed with it - adapting our program offerings to better meet the needs of healthcare providers and the communities they serve.

At the main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PCOM), the branch campus in Suwanee, Georgia (PCOM Georgia), and our newest location in Moultrie, Georgia (PCOM South Georgia), PCOM students learn to approach problem-solving in a more professional, more team-oriented manner, which prepares them to work successfully in integrated healthcare settings with other health professionals.

At Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine you will be part of a caring, professional, and committed community focused on making the PCOM experience the best possible for our students.

We are currently seeking to fill our Distribution Services Associate position at the Philadelphia campus with a highly qualified and passionate individual.

Job Title : Distribution Services Associate

Department : Distribution Services

Location : Philadelphia Campus

Employment Status : Full-time, Non-Exempt

Reports to : Assistant Director of Distribution Services

Position Summary :

Responsibilities include receiving and sorting mail and packages and associated processes to prepare for delivery. Operate and understand the package tracking system to provide 100% chain of custody.

Follow parcel and mail handling procedures following departmental standards. Provide customer service duties related to shipping services, interdepartmental support, and daily courier responsibilities.

Maintain knowledge of departmental processes, policies, and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Picks up and delivers mail, parcels, packages and equipment daily.

Operates PCOM delivery vehicles in a safe and efficient manner. Performs daily inspections and coordinates routine and preventative maintenance.

Distributes requested stored items to PCOM campus communities and affiliated Health Care Centers

Assists with document destruction when requested by departments.

Assists in receipt and delivery to appropriate location all incoming packages, cartons, equipment and / or supplies as assigned.

Assists in tagging of all appropriate corporate equipment for PCOM and affiliated Health Care Centers, forwarding documentation to immediate supervisor.

Provides a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, students, staff, and employees

Operate and understand package scanning software features and capabilities as it relates to internal mail and parcel procedures

Process outgoing mail using postage meters and various acceptable postage function

Assist with presort and bulking operations

Maintains established institutional and department policies, procedures, and quality / safety standards.

Accurately utilizes all of distribution services' technologies and softwares including but not limited to the Microsoft suite, Quadient WTS' handheld palm pilots, Quadient WTS' receiving software, Banner, Unimarket, Chrome River, Pitney Bowes, Quadient shipping and reporting software.

Learns and applies emerging technologies to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Operates Distribution Services equipment safely; adjusts, cleans, and maintains.

Maintain inventory of overstocked and stored items.

Ability to work both independently and within a team environment

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of various shipping and receiving functions (USPS, UPS, Fedex, DHL and Amazon).

Microsoft Word and Excel

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Valid Driver's license

A minimum of one year of experience in a shipping, postal, or similarly related role

Preferred Qualifications

Postal regulation knowledge.

Experience with variable data software programs.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations :

Valid driver's license issued by state of residence with no accidents and / or violations in past three (3) years.

Physical Demands :

Pushes / pulls or moves / lifts heavy equipment / supplies

Extremely heavy physical effort (lift / carry 50 lbs. or more)

Salary Range : $18.00 - $23.00

The referenced salary range is based on PCOM good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education / training and skill level.

PCOM offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement

PCOM prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, sex, color, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military and military veteran status or any other legally protected class status in all its programs, activities, and employment practices.

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Last updated : 2024-05-09