Driver/Warehouse Associate

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

Warde Medical Laboratory provides esoteric testing in a state-of-the art facility, populated with highly trained personnel under the leadership of internationally known pathologists. The result is an exceptional level of quality and service because Warde Medical Laboratory begins with exceptional people. It's one more way that we fulfill our commitment to continuously improve the quality of healthcare.

The selected individual provides courier service and shipping/receiving service for all clinical laboratory facilities and client offices.

Full-time position; afternoon shift.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Warehouse Associate Responsibilities

• Receives and delivers incoming freight.
• Prepares and packages outbound freight for shipment
• Prepares/Reconciles shipping and receiving documents
• Supports recycling efforts
• Supports the maintenance of the facility including environmental and/or light housekeeping duties
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Driver Responsibilities

• Drives hospital vehicle on daily scheduled and unscheduled trips to and from out-patient laboratory facilities, physician's offices, etc. to pickup and deliver laboratory specimens, reports, and supplies.
• Completes deliveries thoroughly and efficiently by using available specimen handling and other procedures, schedules, checklist, and client specific instructions. Contacts Manager if delivery or pickup is not completed.
• Assigns priorities in the event of multiple requests. Reports any problems to a Manager or Section Leader for timely resolution.
• Fills supply orders by gathering required supplies for delivery.
• Maintains proper documentation of pickups by filling in the date and time of the stop on the routing list. Completely checks the vehicle for specimens at the end of the shift.
• Completes pickup and delivery for other hospital departments as needed.
• Monitors the operating condition of the assigned vehicle and adheres to the vehicle routine maintenance schedule including maintaining adequate fuel and oil levels. Notifies Manager of items which are in need of non-routine maintenance.
• Obeys all traffic regulations, drives defensively and never allows unauthorized persons to travel in the courier vehicle.
• Maintains a clean interior and exterior of the courier vehicle
  
  
  

Required Education, Experience And Certification/Licensure

Requires basic skills in reading, writing and arithmetic. No previous experience required. Previous shipping & receiving/warehouse experience preferred A valid Michigan Driver's License is required.

Required Skills And Abilities

Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with physicians, physician office personnel, other clients, and laboratory and other health center personnel regarding specimen pickups, report or supply delivery.

Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when performing job responsibilities

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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