Distribution Coordinator

Responsible for the acceptance, inspection, temporary storage, delivery and return of all incoming supplies and equipment for the institution. Receives materials, supplies and equipment from external sources. Unloads and distributes supplies to appropriate areas. Returns and picks up distributed items. Operates a motor vehicle to transfer goods throughout hospital campus.

Job Responsibilities:

Receives materials, supplies and equipment from external sources. Counts merchandise received to ensure goods correspond to bill of lading. Documents any missing or damaged merchandise on bill of lading before signing. Separates name packages verses Purchase Order Packages. Links name packages into hand held personal digital assistant for later distribution. Sorts items received for appropriate distribution (storeroom, purchase orders, name packages, etc.).

Unloads and distributes supplies to appropriate areas. Separates all perishable/priority items and gives immediate attention; operates a motor vehicle to complete deliveries prior to 2:00 pm each day. Consolidates deliveries of purchase order items, storeroom orders and other relevant shipments by building codes and department areas. Obtains legible customer signatures with a personal digital assistant or other appropriate documentation. Follows appropriate chemical hygiene procedures in the event a spill occurs during the delivery of hazardous materials.

Returns/picks-up distributed items and maintains the area. Ensures customer has attached a copy of the Receipt Notification, purchase order picking ticket or a completed form for credit before an item can be picked up and returned. Picks up and returns merchandise with the appropriate documentation attached to the Materials Management Returns Specialist for further processing. Performs regular inspections on departmental vehicles prior to operation.

Checks vehicle fluid levels daily (e.g., oil, transmission fluid, etc.). Checks for damages to windows, tires, belts, etc. Maintains daily log of vehicle mileage. Reports vehicle maintenance logs monthly to Distribution Supervisor. Notifies immediate supervisor of any discrepancies found during inspections. Refuels vehicle as required. Maintains regular and predictable attendance. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the institution.

Minimum Education and/or Training:
High school diploma/GED required

Minimum Experience:

Two (2) years of warehouse, shipping and receiving, distribution or other related experience required Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:
Must have a valid driver's license from the employee’s state of residence and be insurable by St. Jude’s insurance carrier Physical Demands and

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and talk or hear The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds The employee must occasionally utilize manual dexterity and coordination to operate a motor vehicle Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus The employee must move about the work space to access work surface and shelves, cabinets, drawers, and equipment that are at, below or above the work surface The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions While performing the duties of…