Courier

Talentify; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellis Medicine is seeking a Courier under the Direct supervision of the Purchasing Manager to provide delivery and pick-up services between the Hospital and outside entities. The role requires reading maps, maintaining a clean driving record, and successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Key duties include planning efficient routes, ensuring fuel top-ups, logging activities with Purchasing, and maintaining the courier vehicle.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain a clean driving record.
• Ability to read maps and follow street directions.

Responsibilities

• Collects items for delivery from various areas of the Hospital.
• Assures van/car is filled with fuel.
• Checks logbooks in mailroom and with Purchasing for unscheduled stops.
• Adjusts schedule as needed. Plans route to maximize efficiency and resource utilization.
• Uses and documents petty cash and charge cards as indicated. Documentation is returned to Purchasing Manager.
• Communicates with Purchasing for schedule revisions, including emergencies.
• Maintains courier vehicle including routine maintenance, vehicle documentation including registration and inspections.
• Unexpected repairs to be addressed with Purchasing Manager.
• At the end of each work day, vehicle keys, cell phone and other Hospital owned equipment and/or supplies are to be returned.
• Assists in stockroom, mailroom and linen room as requested.
• Train new employees. All details of the job are properly explained and demonstrated.

Skills

Clean driving record

Ability to read maps

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under the direct supervision of the Purchasing Manager, the Courier is responsible for delivery and pick up services between the Hospital and outside entities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S):

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Maintain a clean driving record
• Ability to read maps and or follow street directions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The position is located indoors, outdoors and in the courier vehicle. Should be able to lift/move 50 lbs. from floor to table and move 250 lbs. on wheels. Must be able to perform tasks that require hand-eye, and/or body coordination, such as loading and pushing carts, and driving a motor vehicle. Should be able to perform moderately difficult manual manipulations, such as using a keyboard, writing, filing for extended periods of time, and performing tasks that require hand-eye coordination such as data entry, typing and using photo copiers. Mobility requirements may include the ability to be stationary at a workstation for a prolonged period time, in addition to being able to squat or be mobile for a reasonable length of time and distance. Communication requirements include the ability to comprehend the spoken English language, in addition to being able to communicate and read the English language.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

• Collects items for delivery form various areas of the Hospital, including (but not limited to) Computer Services, Mailroom, Purchasing.
• Assures van/car is filled with fuel.
• Checks logbooks in mailroom and with Purchasing for unscheduled stops.
• Adjusts schedule as needed. Plans route to maximize efficiency and resource utilization.
• Uses and documents petty cash and charge cards as indicated. Documentation is returned to Purchasing Manager.
• Communicates with Purchasing for schedule revisions, including emergencies.
• Maintains courier vehicle including routine maintenance, vehicle documentation including registration and inspections. Unexpected repairs to be addressed with Purchasing Manager.
• At the end of each work day, vehicle keys, cell phone and other Hospital owned equipment and or supplies are to be returned.
• Assists in stockroom, mailroom and linen room as requested.
• Train new employees. All details of the job are properly explained and demonstrated. Provides guidance and reinforcement to new employees regarding procedures and department policies.

Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will prohibit, discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, domestic violence victim status, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law violates federal, state and, where applicable, local laws , reproductive health decisions or source of payment, consistent with applicable legislation and to comply with the laws pertaining thereto.

Salary Range: $16.24-$21.29 /hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.