Medical Delivery Driver - Elmhurst, IL $17.25 hrly

MedSpeed • Elmhurst, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

MedSpeed is a healthcare logistics company that transports medical supplies and specimens for healthcare organizations. The Medical Delivery Driver, also referred to as a Logistics Service Representative (LSR), safely transports laboratory specimens, medical records, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related materials using a company-owned vehicle. The role includes tracking items with a handheld scanning device, following established policies and service schedules, and providing professional, courteous service to clients and the public. Route duties and assignments may vary based on client and business needs, and drivers must be able to perform duties across assigned routes.

This position is based in Elmhurst, Illinois, and is scheduled Saturday and Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The stated base pay is $17.25 per hour, with a $1.00 hourly increase for hours worked after 10:00 p.m. and a $1.00 hourly increase for Saturday and Sunday. The role requires driving in varied road and weather conditions, loading and unloading items, and meeting stated physical demands. Candidates receiving an offer must complete a criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record review.

Requirements

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Be at least 19 years old and have held an active driver’s license for at least 3 years.
• Demonstrated dependability and reliability.
• Familiarity with technology and ability to adapt to it.
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedures closely.
• Ability to determine efficient routing between multiple points.
• Ability to pass an initial and random drug and alcohol screen.
• Ability to drive a non-commercial vehicle throughout the shift on various roads and in varying weather conditions.
• Excellent driving history.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination, depending on location and local mandates.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, lift items off storage racks, walk long distances, and stand for long periods.
• Ability to meet varying item weights and physical demands even when route and pickup/drop-off responsibilities are inconsistent.
• Participation in and successful completion of a third-party Fitness for Duty physical examination.
• Completion of a criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record review as a condition of employment after receiving an offer.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a company-owned vehicle to transport laboratory specimens, medical records, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related materials.
• Use a handheld scanning device to track items accurately through the transportation cycle.
• Follow operating policies, procedures, and service schedules.
• Present a professional image through appearance and interactions with clients and the public.
• Load and unload company vehicles using appropriate equipment.
• Drive safely and courteously.
• 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 maintain a collaborative MedSpeed team culture.

Benefits

• Training through the Blue Shirt Certified program.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending account plans.
• 401(k).
• On-demand pay with early access to earned wages.
• Paid time off.
• Company vehicle, with no need for maintenance or gas reimbursement.
• Fixed schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed