Driver

RWJBarnabas Health; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

FSA benefits

Wellness programs

Voluntary benefits

Partner discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a dependable Driver to support hospital deliveries and pickups with a focus on timely, safe transport of medications, supplies, and materials. You will also assist with warehouse tasks as needed in a busy healthcare setting.

The role requires a valid New Jersey driver’s license, a high school diploma, and prior driving experience. Expect a fast-paced environment with changing delivery needs and a commitment to safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school graduate and valid New Jersey driver’s license.
• Previous driving experience required.
• Demonstrated safe driving practices and ability to work in a busy environment.
• Understanding of warehousing and distribution operations, OSHA regulations, hazardous materials handling, and general warehouse protocols.
• Previous medical delivery experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled deliveries and pickups to RWJBarnabas Health hospitals.
• Pick up code trays and other designated items from hospital locations.
• Deliver TPN, Repack, IV Prep, and 609 centralized warehouse items to hospitals.
• Pack TPNs in coolers and load vehicles for deliveries.
• Verify delivery paperwork is completed, signed, and returned correctly.
• Track completed deliveries and prepare monthly reporting.
• Maintain cleanliness of company vehicles and coordinate maintenance and car washes.
• Use appropriate PPE and follow safety procedures.
• Support warehouse and distribution operations between deliveries.
• Clean coolers, dispose of cardboard, and maintain an organized warehouse.
• Communicate professionally with hospital staff and coworkers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe driving

Reliability

Communication

Safety procedures

Situational awareness

Cross-training

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Driver

Job Title: Driver

Location: LSC-Montrose

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000262057

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $19.31 - $23.22 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

At RWJBarnabas Health, reliable transportation and distribution help keep our hospitals supplied with the medications, products, and materials they need to support patient care. As a Driver, you'll be responsible for timely deliveries and pickups between RWJBarnabas Health hospitals while ensuring items are transported safely, accurately, and according to established procedures. You'll also support warehouse operations as needed, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being on the road while contributing to a fast-paced healthcare operation.

In this role, you'll be:

• Completing scheduled deliveries and pickups to and from RWJBarnabas Health hospitals safely and on time.
• Picking up code trays and other designated items from hospital locations.
• Delivering TPN, Repack, IV Prep, and 609 centralized warehouse items to hospitals.
• Packing TPNs in coolers and loading vehicles with all items required for scheduled deliveries.
• Verifying delivery paperwork is completed, signed, and returned correctly.
• Tracking completed deliveries and preparing required monthly reporting.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of company vehicles and coordinating routine maintenance and car washes as needed.
• Using appropriate PPE when handling returned items and following established safety procedures.
• Supporting warehouse and distribution operations between deliveries or as needed.
• Cleaning coolers, disposing of cardboard, and helping maintain an organized warehouse environment.
• Communicating professionally with hospital staff and coworkers while responding to changing delivery needs.
• Performing additional duties as assigned or directed by management.

This Role Might Be For You If...

• You are a safe, responsible driver who practices situational awareness and follows traffic laws and regulations.
• You are dependable and understand the importance of completing healthcare deliveries according to scheduled times.
• You can stay focused and make sound decisions while navigating challenging road, traffic, or weather conditions.
• You are comfortable working in a busy, high-pressure environment where priorities may change.
• You communicate clearly and professionally with hospital staff, warehouse team members, and coworkers.
• You are comfortable following delivery documentation, safety procedures, and established warehouse protocols.
• You are willing to cross-train and assist with warehouse and distribution responsibilities when needed.
• You can troubleshoot equipment within the scope of your responsibilities and are comfortable learning required systems and processes.

To be considered for this position, candidates must be a high school graduate, possess a valid New Jersey driver's license, and have previous driving experience. Candidates should demonstrate safe driving practices, situational awareness, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a busy environment and navigate challenging road and weather conditions. An understanding of warehousing and distribution operations, OSHA regulations, hazardous materials handling, and general warehouse protocols is important for the position. Previous medical delivery experience is preferred.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer