Driver - Warehouse Associate

Responsibilities

• Receives and delivers incoming freight.
• Packages outbound freight for shipment.
• Prepares and reconciles shipping and receiving documents.
• Supports recycling efforts.
• Supports the maintenance of the facility including environmental and/or light housekeeping duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Driver Responsibilities

• Drives hospital vehicle on daily scheduled and unscheduled trips to and from out-patient laboratory facilities, physician's offices, etc. to pickup and deliver laboratory specimens, reports, and supplies.
• Completes deliveries thoroughly and efficiently by using available specimen handling and other procedures, schedules, checklist, and client specific instructions.
• Contacts Manager if delivery or pickup is not completed.
• Assigns priorities in the event of multiple requests.
• Reports any problems to a Manager or Section Leader for timely resolution.
• Fills supply orders by gathering required supplies for delivery.
• Maintains proper documentation of pickups by filling in the date and time of the stop on the routing list.
• Completely checks the vehicle for specimens at the end of the shift.
• Completes pickup and delivery for other hospital departments as needed.
• Maintains a clean interior and exterior of the courier vehicle.
• Maintains the operating condition of the assigned vehicle and adheres to the vehicle routine maintenance schedule including maintaining adequate fuel and oil levels.
• Notifies Manager of items which are in need of non-routine maintenance.
• Obtains a valid Michigan Driver's License.
• Follows all traffic regulations, drives defensively, and never allows unauthorized persons to travel in the courier vehicle.

Requirements

• No previous experience required.
• Previous shipping & receiving/warehouse experience preferred.
• A valid Michigan Driver's License is required.

Qualifications

• Requires basic skills in reading, writing and arithmetic.

Skills And Abilities

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with physicians, physician office personnel, other clients, and laboratory and other health center personnel regarding specimen pickups, report or supply delivery.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when performing job responsibilities.

Benefits

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.