About The Position
MedSpeed is a healthcare logistics company that partners with healthcare organizations to transport medical supplies, specimens, and other materials. The Medical Driver, also referred to as a Logistics Service Representative (LSR), 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 uses a handheld scanning device to track items and follows operating policies, procedures, and service schedules. The driver loads and unloads the vehicle, performs pre- and post-trip inspections, and keeps the vehicle clean and orderly. Routes and assignments may change according to client and business needs, and drivers must be able to perform duties across assigned routes. The position requires safe, courteous driving, professional interactions with clients and the public, and teamwork with colleagues. This is a part-time Heavy Supply Route position in Kankakee, Illinois, with a pay rate of $16 per hour and a schedule of Thursday 6:00 AM–3:30 PM, Friday 10:00 AM–8:00 PM, and Saturday 1:15 PM–4:00 PM.
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 working with and adapting 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 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 handle varying item weights and physical demands even when route drop-off and pick-up responsibilities vary.
Responsibilities
- Safely drive a company-owned vehicle to transport medical supplies, specimens, and related materials.
- Use a handheld scanning device to track items through the transportation cycle.
- Follow operating policies, procedures, and service schedules.
- Present a professional image when interacting with clients and the public.
- Load and unload company vehicles using appropriate equipment.
- Demonstrate safe and courteous driving behavior.
- Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and keep the vehicle clean, neat, and orderly.
- Perform duties across assigned routes as client and business needs require; route assignments may change.
- 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 FSA plans.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off.
- Company vehicle.
- Fixed schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
