Heavy Truck Operator Logistics

Job Duties

• Delivers pharmaceuticals, supplies, equipment, and mail, via a weight class 8 straight truck or cargo van.
• Loads and unloads vehicles using appropriate means to safely transport costly, perishable, and confidential materials.
• Obtains appropriate signatures and maintains records and documentation of pick-ups, deliveries, driving time, labor time, mileage, vehicle maintenance, fuel purchases, etc.
• Responds to emergency requests for unscheduled pick-ups and deliveries by contacting the supervisor to resolve schedule conflicts and adjust priorities.
• Adheres to infection control procedures, safety standards and traffic rules.
• Receives incoming shipments and inspects all containers for visible damage.
• Compares packing list against purchase order, notes discrepancies, notes number of cartons and signs freight bills for acceptance.
• Maintains daily receiving records; files in appropriate file daily.
• Records stats daily; compiles and rolls up for monthly report.
• Contacts buyer if discrepancies are identified.
• Reports discrepancies and files claims for damages etc., as assigned.
• Prepares exception reports on any discrepancies received, reports to buyer and files with packing slips; researches discrepancies and documents as applicable.
• Separates and stages deliveries for departments as assigned.
• Completes training and certification for use of powered pallet jacks, order pickers, and fork trucks.
• Performs daily inspection of equipment, including daily vehicle inspection sheets.
• Corrects any problems before the equipment or vehicle can be operated; places appropriate OUT OF SERVICE tag on the equipment until the problem is corrected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Two (2) years of related work experience in commercial driving, logistics, transportation, route delivery, warehouse, or supply chain experience.
• DOT Physical Card - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
• Experience operating Class 8 vehicles, straight trucks, box trucks, or similar commercial vehicles preferred.

Skills

• Office Politics And Confidentiality
• Communication
• HR Policies, Standards And Procedures
• Teamwork
• Computer Literacy

About the Role

Drive the Difference! Join Us as a Heavy Truck Operator – Logistics!

Help keep our entire health system running smoothly by delivering the essentials that support patient care — from pharmaceuticals to medical equipment to critical supplies and interoffice mail, you'll play a vital role in ensuring Geisinger locations have what they need to serve patients.

We're seeking a reliable, safety-focused Heavy Truck Operator – Logistics to operate a Class 8 straight truck and cargo van, completing scheduled routes and responding to urgent delivery needs across our healthcare network.

Your route matters. Your deliveries matter. Your work matters.

Join Geisinger as a Heavy Truck Operator – Logistics and help deliver the resources that keep healthcare moving. Geisinger is proud to offer a $17.81 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $2 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts!

- Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, day shift

- Required Experience: High School Diploma or GED and valid Driver's License

- DOT Physical Card- Department of Transportation (PennDOT)

- Two (2) years of related work experience in commercial driving, logistics, transportation, route delivery, warehouse, or supply chain experience.

- Preferred Experience: Experience operating Class 8 vehicles, straight trucks, box trucks, or similar commercial vehicles.