Distribution Truck Driver; 0.5FTE; Day Shift

UnityPoint Health-Meriter; Bowens Addition (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Dental, health and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health - Meriter seeks a Transportation Driver to ensure timely pick-up and delivery of specimens, reports, supplies, and pharmaceuticals across Wisconsin. You will maintain vehicle safety, load/unload cargo, and handle hazardous materials per guidelines.

The role emphasizes customer service, adherence to schedules, and independent decision-making while upholding UPH-Meriter policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two+ years vehicle driving experience
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License with excellent driving record
• Proficient in providing good customer service; good knowledge of Madison area

Responsibilities

• Drive passenger van or box truck; load and unload as needed
• Deliver packages, supplies, linen, and other loads up to 50 pounds
• Handle items properly to ensure integrity; obtain signatures and maintain logs
• Adhere to designated time schedules and adjust for call-in requests
• Make driving decisions related to weather conditions
• Picks up and delivers items to correct locations; keep organized for timely delivery
• Understand client-specific requirements (location, contact person, hours)
• Work independently; make sound decisions in presence of customers
• Transport hazardous materials following safety guidelines and SDS
• Prevent damage to equipment and goods; avoid inconveniences for customers and patients

Skills

Customer service

Driving

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

The Transportation Driver is responsible for the timely pick-up and delivery of specimens, reports, supplies, mail and pharmaceuticals to Meriter Customers throughout Wisconsin while maintaining hazardous handling guidelines and safety guidelines. The drivers assure that all vehicles are in safe operating condition prior to beginning their shift and are responsible for routine maintenance of vehicles.

Drivers must use an above average amount of poise and tact in dealings with Customers. Customers should be able to communicate problems or concerns to the driver and be confident that the issue will be addressed by the driver or driver’s supervisor.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter.We’reproud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matterwhat lifestageyou’rein.Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401Kmatchingandan employeerecognition program.
• Dental, healthand visioninsurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoptionassistanceto help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

Andwebelieveequipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of deliveringanexceptionalemployment experience.

UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Essential Functions:

• Drive passenger van or box truck. Properly load and unload truck.
• Deliver packages, supplies, linen, and other loads up to 50 pounds.
• Handle items in an appropriate manner to ensure integrity. Obtainssignatures and maintains logs as required.
• Adhere to designated time schedules. Ability to adjust to meet “call-in”requests.
• Makes driving decisions related to weather.
• Picks up and delivers items to correct locations. Keep items organized toensure timely delivery.
• Understands unique requirements of each client includingspecimen/supply location, contact person, hours of operation, etc.
• Works independently and must make sound decisions regarding workresponsibilities in the presence of the customer.
• Exhibits the values and philosophy of UPH-Meriter in daily activities andperforms job functions in accordance with policies and procedures
• Responsible for transporting hazardous materials, knowing how to cleanup chemical and biohazard spills, reading and understanding of MaterialSafety Data Sheets to ensure compliance with Meriter’s HazardousCommunication Program.
• Drivers are responsible for preventing damage to equipment, supplies, specimens, pharmaceuticals. Errors may cause an inconvenience to Customers and patients if not handled appropriately. Errors may result in loss of laboratory Customer base.
• Driver must understand some laboratory specimens are irreplaceable. Driver will ensure that specimens are handled correctly to ensure safe delivery to laboratory.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two + years vehicle driving experience.
• Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and have an excellent driving record.
• Proficient in providing good customer service. Good working knowledge of metro Madison area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One + year truck/van driving experience.
• Prior customer service experience
• 1+ year in medical setting.

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