TRUCK DRIVER

LE104 North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Truck Driver to efficiently deliver supplies and materials to all NMHS facilities. The role requires maintaining accurate logs, coordinating with staff and vendors, and ensuring safe vehicle operation and timely deliveries.

Responsibilities include transporting a range of items, documenting movements, and supporting CSP processes. The position centers on teamwork, reliability, and adherence to safety standards within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must understand material handling in a healthcare setting.
• Proficient in maintaining delivery logs and reports.
• Good communication with staff, vendors, and drivers.

Responsibilities

• Transports supplies, drugs, mail, linen, lab specimens, and equipment to NMHS facilities.
• Maintains delivery documents and logs for CSP and internal audits.
• Performs daily pre-trip vehicle inspections and ensures safe operation.
• Communicates needs and issues to supervisor for timely deliveries.
• Keeps vehicle clean and records mileage, fuel, and temperatures.

Skills

Logistics management

Documentation

Communication skills

Vendor interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department: 24009450 Courier Services Work Shift: Mon-Fri 3pm - 11:30pm Off weekends and holidays

Job Description

The Truck Driver at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for effective and efficient delivery of all supplies and materials (medical and non-medical) for all NMHS facilities. This role uses organizational and technical skills to maintain accurate and up-to-date logs and documents regarding delivery and use of any related systems, as well as support communication on needs and issues to ensure accurate and efficient delivery of needed materials.

Job Functions

People:

• Works as a part of a team with all Supply Logistics, Courier Service, and all other N.M.H.S. employees.

Service:

• Transports all supplies, drugs, food products, mail, linen, lab specimens, equipment, medical waste, compressed gas cylinders, and reports in an accurate and timely manner for all facilities of N.M.H.S.

Quality and Safety:

• Remains accountable for maintaining delivery documents.
• Delivers orders in a timely manner.
• Properly documents, scans cart deliveries for CSP.
• Operates vehicle in a safe manner to avoid accidents.

Financial:

• Maintains accurate log sheets of mileage, fuel, oil and temperature reading provided for supervisors.
• Maintains vehicle in a clean and orderly manner and performs daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles before departing on assigned routes each day.

Growth:

• Assists supervisor in recommending departmental processes, schedule changes to eliminate unnecessary cost.
• Meets all education requirements each year.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must take primary accountability of developing and maintaining the understanding of how a material management system is operated in a health care environment.
• Must learn the documentation and equipment used in the receipt, issue, and return of items. (Required POD documents and delivery documents)
• Must interact daily with staff from all facilities as well as vendors, truck drivers.
• Must have good communication skills and reflect a positive, caring attitude to all we serve.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Constantly
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Rarely
• Lifting/Carrying: Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending: Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work: Frequently
• Grasping: Frequently
• Speaking: Occasionally
• Hearing: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions: Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently

Salary Range

$16.62-$20.78

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Logistics Management | Not Required

Certifications

North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.