TRUCK DRIVER

TRUCK DRIVER### TRUCK DRIVER Apply:
Tupelo - Logistics Center:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR100781

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.
** Department:
** Courier Services
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* Work Shift:

** Mon-Fri3pm - 11:30pmOff weekends and holidays
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* Job Description:

** The Truck Driver at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for effective and efficient delivery of all supplies and materials (medical and non-medical) for all NMHS facilities. This role uses organizational and technical skills to maintain accurate and up-to-date logs and documents regarding delivery and use of any related systems, as well as support communication on needs and issues to ensure accurate and efficient delivery of needed materials.
*** JOB FUNCTIONS
***** People:*
* • Works as a part of a team with all Supply Logistics, Courier Service, and all other N.M.H.S. employees.
** Service:*
* • Transports all supplies, drugs, food products, mail, linen, lab specimens, equipment, medical waste, compressed gas cylinders, and reports in an accurate and timely manner for all facilities of N.M.H.S.
** Quality and Safety:*
* • Remains accountable for maintaining delivery documents.  
• Delivers orders in a timely manner.  
• Properly documents, scans cart deliveries for CSP.  
• Operates vehicle in a safe manner to avoid accidents.
** Financial:*
* • Maintains accurate log sheets of mileage, fuel, oil and temperature reading provided for supervisors.  
• Maintains vehicle in a clean and orderly manner and performs daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles before departing on assigned routes each day.  
** Growth:*
* • Assists supervisor in recommending departmental processes, schedule changes to eliminate unnecessary cost.  
• Meets all education requirements each year.

*** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

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* • Must take primary accountability of developing and maintaining the understanding of how a material management system is operated in a health care environment.  
• Must learn the documentation and equipment used in the receipt, issue, and return of items. (Required POD documents and delivery documents)  
• Must interact daily with staff from all facilities as well as vendors, truck drivers.  
• Must have good communication skills and reflect a positive, caring attitude to all we serve.

*** Physical Demands
*** A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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* • Standing:
** Constantly    *
* • Walking:
** Frequently    *
* • Sitting:
** Rarely    *
* • Lifting/Carrying:
** Frequently 50 lbs    *
* • Pushing/Pulling:
** Frequently    *
* • Climbing:
** Occasionally    *
* • Balancing:
** Occasionally    *
* • Stooping/Kneeling/Bending:
** Frequently    *
* • Reaching/Over Head Work:
** Frequently    *
* • Grasping:
** Frequently    *
* • Speaking:
** Occasionally    *
* • Hearing:
** Constantly    *
* • Repetitive Motions:
** Constantly    *
* • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination:
** Frequently
* * Salary Range:**$16.62-$20.78##
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* Education:

** High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Logistics Management | Not Required
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* Certifications:

** North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services.