Materials Technician/Driver Per Diem

Sturdy Memorial Hospital; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA is seeking a Materials Technician/Driver to perform pickups and deliveries of medical and non-medical supplies. You will operate assigned hospital vehicles, verify items against requisitions or packing slips, load and unload safely, and maintain mileage logs and documentation.

The role also supports inventory control, receiving, staging, and broader distribution duties in the center.

Qualifications

• Strong driving skills with safety awareness.
• Excellent clerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a sizable workload effectively.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proficient verbal and written English.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer literacy (email, inventory systems).

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned hospital vehicles safely and responsibly for pickups and deliveries.
• Transport medical and non-medical supplies, equipment, specimens, documents, and materials between hospital departments, and off-site locations.
• Verify delivery accuracy by checking items against requisitions, packing slips, or electronic documentation.
• Load and unload vehicles using proper lifting techniques and material-handling equipment.
• Maintain mileage records and required documentation in accordance with hospital policies.
• Ensure timely delivery of supplies while providing courteous, customer-focused service.
• Assist with receiving, staging, and storing materials within the Distribution Center when not driving.
• Support inventory control activities, including scanning, stocking, and replenishing supply areas.
• Follow all hospital safety, and regulatory guidelines during transport and materials handling.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance delivery efficiency and supply chain operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support Distribution and Supply Chain operations.

Skills

Driving safety

Clerical accuracy

Workload management

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 - Under the direct supervision of the Materials Analyst/Distribution Center Manager and the Distribution/Copy Center Supervisor, and within established Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures, the Materials Technician/Driver operates assigned vehicles for scheduled and unscheduled pickups and deliveries of various medical and non-medical supplies, equipment, and materials. This role also supports daily operations by performing a variety of clerical and materials handling duties to support efficient supply chain operations. Reports to: Distribution Manager and Distribution Leads Manages: N/A Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent required. Licenses/Certification: Valid Massachusetts or Rhode Island driver’s license required. Must maintain a clean driving record in accordance with hospital policy. OSHA Forklift Certification (required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire).

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Strong driving skills with demonstrated safety awareness and reliability.
• Excellent clerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and organize a sizable workload effectively.
• Physical ability to lift, move, and transport materials up to 50 lbs.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer literacy (email, inventory systems, data entry).

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience in a healthcare distribution center or general materials handling role preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with inventory control systems and delivery documentation processes is desirable.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate assigned hospital vehicles safely and responsibly for pickups and deliveries.
• Transport medical and non-medical supplies, equipment, specimens, documents, and materials between hospital departments, and off-site locations.
• Verify delivery accuracy by checking items against requisitions, packing slips, or electronic documentation.
• Load and unload vehicles using proper lifting techniques and material-handling equipment.
• Maintain mileage records and required documentation in accordance with hospital policies.
• Ensure timely delivery of supplies while providing courteous, customer-focused service.
• Assist with receiving, staging, and storing materials within the Distribution Center when not driving.
• Support inventory control activities, including scanning, stocking, and replenishing supply areas.
• Follow all hospital safety, and regulatory guidelines during transport and materials handling.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance delivery efficiency and supply chain operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support Distribution and Supply Chain operations.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Age and Diversity Related Criteria

Consistently treats patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics and cultures.

Job Expectations

Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, and with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift, push, and pull materials and equipment without restriction.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting throughout the workday.
• Must always use proper body mechanics and safety practices.

Salary Range

• $18.71-$28.26
• The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education.
• This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.

Work Experience and Culture

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.