About The Position
MedSpeed is a healthcare logistics company that partners with healthcare organizations to transport medical supplies, specimens, and other materials. The Logistics Service Representative/Medical Driver spends most of the workday driving a company-owned vehicle to transport items such as lab specimens, medical records, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related materials. The role requires safe, courteous driving, accurate use of a handheld scanner, and adherence to operating policies, procedures, and service schedules. Drivers present a professional image to clients and the public, load and unload vehicles, inspect vehicles before and after trips, and keep them clean and orderly. Duties and route assignments may vary according to client and business needs, and employees must be able to work across assigned routes. This is a part-time position in Kankakee, Illinois, on a heavy supply route. The stated schedule is Thursday 6:00 AM–3:30 PM, Friday 10:00 AM–8:00 PM, and Saturday 1:15 PM–4:00 PM. The pay rate is $16 per hour. Training is provided through MedSpeed's Blue Shirt Certified program.
Requirements
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- At least 19 years of age and an active driver's license held for at least 3 years.
- Demonstrated dependability and reliability.
- Familiarity with and ability to adapt to technology.
- Demonstrated ability to follow procedures closely.
- Ability to determine efficient routing between multiple points.
- Ability to pass initial and random drug and alcohol screening.
- Ability to drive a non-commercial vehicle throughout a shift on various roads and in varying weather conditions.
- Excellent driving history.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required depending on location and local mandates.
- Ability to regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and handle varying item weights and physical demands.
- Ability to lift items off storage racks.
- Comfort walking long distances and standing for long periods.
- Final candidates are subject to a background check in compliance with applicable laws.
Responsibilities
- Safely drive a company-owned vehicle to transport lab specimens, medical records, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related materials.
- Operate a handheld scanning device to accurately track items through the transportation cycle.
- Follow operating policies, procedures, and service schedules.
- Present a professional image to clients and the public through appearance and interaction.
- Load and unload company vehicles using appropriate equipment.
- Demonstrate safe and courteous driving behavior.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and keep the vehicle clean, neat, and orderly.
- Perform duties across assigned routes, which may change based on client and business needs.
- Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, and adaptability with teammates and clients.
- Help build and nurture a collaborative MedSpeed team culture.
Benefits
- Training provided through the Blue Shirt Certified program.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending account plans.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off.
- Company vehicle.
- Fixed schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
