Clerk, Lead Driver

LBMMC-LBMMC Hospital; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

MemorialCare Health System in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Clerk, Lead Driver to serve as the primary delivery driver for Receiving/Distribution, overseeing receipt, documentation, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment for the medical center. The role also includes clerk duties, maintaining accurate records, coordinating with departments, and ensuring timely, compliant deliveries.

Strong emphasis on safety and vehicle maintenance, with daily cycle counts and cross-department

Qualifications

• 2+ years in receiving and shipping in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of receiving and shipping documentation, distribution systems, inventory management.
• Able to stabilize freight shipments up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with MMIS and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead driver for off-site shipments and manage loading and transport.
• Maintain delivery vehicle and logs per protocol; keep logs tidy.
• Operate pallet jack/hand truck to fulfill deliveries and coordinate with departments.
• Coordinate deliveries to ensure high-priority items are expedited and properly received.
• Prepare internal records of all shipments, damages, returns and items sent for repair.
• Perform daily cycle counts in Central Supply Receiving.

Skills

Delivery operations

Healthcare logistics

Documentation accuracy

Education

Valid California driver's license

Tools

MMIS

Job description

Title: Clerk, Lead Driver

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: Receiving/Distribution

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Pay Range*: $23.00/hr.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Lead Driver serves as the primary delivery driver for Receiving/Distribution. He/she oversees the controlled receipt, accurate documentation, secured storage, and efficient distribution of all supplies and equipment purchased by the medical center. He/she is a steward of medical center resources and ensures financial efficiency for Receiving/Distribution. The Lead Driver also serves in a Clerk role and performs the controlled receipt, accurate documentation, secured storage and efficient distribution of all goods and equipment purchased by the medical center.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Acts as the primary driver and delivery clerk for all off-site shipments. Responsibly loads, stabilizes, and transports supply shipments to all off-site locations.
• Responsible for maintenance of the delivery vehicle in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and departmental protocol. Keeps vehicle tidy and clean at all times. Maintains and records accurate transportation logs, vehicle fuel consumption logs, and other vehicle data as necessary.
• Capably operates pallet jack, hand truck, and flatbeds to facilitate delivery of supplies and equipment. Coordinates and schedules deliveries requiring cooperation between multiple departments.
• Actively communicates with various departments to secure and expedite delivery of high-risk items, rush shipments, and perishable goods requiring refrigeration. Coordinates special shipping and receipt procedures on an as-needed basis.
• Approves or refuses the receipt of all-incoming merchandise, supplies and equipment delivered to the medical center.
• Prepares accurate internal records of all pending and completed receiving transactions including damages, partial shipments, vendor returns and equipment shipped for repair.
• Utilizes and maintains purchase order files and purges closed purchase orders after 90 days and reviews the open files weekly with Purchasing department.
• Prepares items for distribution by identifying the requesting department and attaching a copy to the packing slip.
• Central Supply Receiving Clerk performs daily cycle counts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.

Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more…

Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• 2+ years prior work experience in receiving and shipping in a healthcare setting is required.
• Knowledge of receiving and shipping documentation, distribution systems, basic material handling techniques, and inventory management is required.
• Must be able to stabilize freight shipments of up to 50 pounds for transportation.
• Experience and ability to utilize Materials Management Information System (MMIS) and have good written and verbal communication skills.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Valid California drivers license is required. Educational coursework in a relevant vocational or technical field is preferred.