Heavy Truck Operator Logistics

Geisinger•Forty Fort, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Truck Operator Logistics operates a Class 8 straight truck and cargo van to pick up and deliver pharmaceuticals, supplies, equipment, mail, and reports to Geisinger locations on assigned schedules or as directed by a supervisor. The role supports patient care by ensuring materials reach locations throughout the health system, including responding to urgent, unscheduled delivery needs. The position also receives and inspects incoming shipments, verifies packing lists against purchase orders, maintains receiving and delivery documentation, reports and researches discrepancies, and stages deliveries for departments. The operator completes required training and certification for powered pallet jacks, order pickers, and fork trucks, and performs daily inspections of vehicles and equipment. Work is typically performed in a transportation vehicle or office. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week day-shift position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) DOT Physical Card.
At least two years of related work experience in commercial driving, logistics, transportation, route delivery, warehouse, or supply chain.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Ability to sit and drive a vehicle for extended periods.
Communication, computer literacy, teamwork, and familiarity with HR policies, standards and procedures, and office politics and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating Class 8 vehicles, straight trucks, box trucks, or similar commercial vehicles.

Responsibilities

Deliver pharmaceuticals, supplies, equipment, and mail using a Class 8 straight truck or cargo van.
Load and unload vehicles safely, protecting costly, perishable, and confidential materials.
Obtain signatures and maintain records of pickups, deliveries, driving and labor time, mileage, vehicle maintenance, and fuel purchases.
Respond to emergency requests for unscheduled pickups and deliveries, coordinating with the supervisor to resolve schedule conflicts and adjust priorities.
Follow infection control procedures, safety standards, and traffic rules.
Receive incoming shipments and inspect containers for visible damage.
Compare packing lists with purchase orders, note discrepancies and carton counts, and sign freight bills for accepted shipments.
Maintain daily receiving records and file them appropriately.
Record daily statistics and compile monthly reports.
Contact buyers about discrepancies; report discrepancies and file claims for damages as assigned.
Prepare exception reports, report discrepancies to buyers, file reports with packing slips, and research and document discrepancies as applicable.
Separate and stage deliveries for departments as assigned.
Complete training and certification to use powered pallet jacks, order pickers, and fork trucks.
Perform daily equipment and vehicle inspections, including completing vehicle inspection sheets.
Correct equipment or vehicle problems before operation and place an OUT OF SERVICE tag on equipment until the problem is corrected.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with accrual.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with an opportunity to earn a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.