Truck Driver | Central Storeroom

Singing River Health System; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

The Truck Driver role at Singing River Pascagoula Hospital involves timely delivery of supplies and equipment to Singing River Hospital, Ocean Springs Hospital, and outlying clinics. You will load/unload by hand or using hand trucks/pallet jacks and secure items for transport.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and about two years of commercial driving experience preferred. Shift: M-F Days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Two years of commercial driving experience preferred.
• Ability to load/unload and handle freight safely.

Responsibilities

• Deliver supplies and equipment to Singing River Hospital, Ocean Springs Hospital, and outlying clinics in the Singing River Health System.
• Load and unload freight by hand or with a hand truck or pallet jack.
• Sort and secure items for transport to prevent damage.
• Maintain timely deliveries and adhere to shift schedule.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand truck

Pallet jack

Job description

Truck Driver

Shift: M-F Days

Location

• Singing River Pascagoula Hospital
• Deliveries to Singing River Hospital, Ocean Springs Hospital, and the Singing River Health System outlying clinics

Position Overview

The Truck Driver is responsible for the timely delivery of various supplies and equipment to Singing River Hospital, Ocean Springs Hospital, and the Singing River Health System outlying clinics. The Truck Driver loads and unloads freight on and off of trucks by hand or by use of hand truck or pallet jacks, sorts, and secures items in position on trucks or on the dock to prevent damage.

Disclaimer

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

License

Must have a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record; must maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Certifications

N/A

Experience

Two (2) years’ commercial driving experience preferred.

Reports to

Director of Materials Management

Supervises

N/A

Physical Demands

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.

Employer Description

Singing River is both a mission-driven healthcare provider and one of the largest employers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We offer best-of-industry benefits, scheduling options, and professional pathways for our employees. Within each of our three hospitals and 50+ primary care and specialty clinics, you'll find a team devoted to quality, teamwork, and service.