Driver/Warehouse Associate

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

Part-time, afternoon shift.

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.

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

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.