Courier/Driver RHS

Riverside Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System is seeking a Courier in Newport News, VA to coordinate pickups and deliveries across Riverside facilities. You will drive company vehicles on prescribed routes, ensure timely service, and maintain documentation for all items transported.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license; CDL preferred. The role requires safety awareness and the ability to work with various teams within the health system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience driving commercial vehicles preferred.
• CDL preferred; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up designated items from all stops on schedule.
• Adhere to proper handling guidelines and follow special instructions.
• Procure and file receipts for all items as required.
• Identify route and mobile unit optimization opportunities for cost reduction.
• Assist co-workers with improving procedures and productivity.
• Back-up duties for other couriers as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety oriented

Valid driver’s license

CDL preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Newport News, VirginiaHiring Range$15.00 - $19.50/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.OverviewThe Courier provides a wide range of transportation support necessary to coordinate pick-ups and deliveries of a variety of items including, interdepartmental mail, U. S. mail, parcels, packages, lab items, pharmacy items, blood and tissue samples, supplies, x-rays, and any other items as directed by the supervisor. The Courier will drive a company vehicle on pre-described daily routes to specific Riverside facilities as directed. The Courier will assist in other areas of Materials Management as required.What you will doDeliver and pick up designated items from all stops on schedule. Depart and return from courier runs in time frame designated on schedule unless otherwise directed. Adhere to proper handling guidelines ensuring special handling instructions are followed accordingly. Procure and file documentation or receipts for all items as required.Identify and contribute to route and mobile unit set up optimization for cost reduction and standardization opportunitiesAssist co-workers with improving work procedures and increasing productivity during non-peak times. Perform back-up duties for other couriers as needed.Ensure all preventative maintenance and safety checks are performed on vehicle and mobile units as required. Maintain a clean, clutter free vehicle. Procure maintenance documentation and receipts for the fleet maintenance record.Attend all in-service education, departmental, or update meetings as required. Maintain up to date yearly testing.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED, (Required)ExperienceExperience driving commercial vehicles (Preferred)Skills and AbilitiesStrong interpersonal skills/ability to interact professionally with all levels of physicians and staffSafety-orientedLicenses and CertificationsCommercial Drivers License (CDL) - DMV (Preferred)Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the jobOperates company vehicles as essential function of the jobValid Drivers License (Required)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.