Materials Transporter - Central Distribution

Job description

Overview: Job Description Summary: Transports materials and equipment from Materials Management to user departments throughout the entire hospital. Job Description: Essential Functions: Transports materials and supplies to designated areas using hand trucks, dollies, or other equipment. Loads, unloads, and stages materials by hand or with the use of equipment. Verifies and inspects materials for damage, defects, or discrepancies before transporting them. Maintains inventory records of materials transported and reports any discrepancies to the supervisor using handheld device. Follows safety guidelines and procedures while transporting materials to prevent accidents or injuries. Education Requirement: High School graduate or equivalent, required. Licensure Requirement: (not specified) Certifications: (not specified) Skills: Ability to understand general written and verbal instructions. Effective communication skills to interact with customers in a clear and polite manner. Experience: Previous materials handling experience, preferred. Physical Requirements: OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: • Pushing and pulling loads weighing up to 500 pounds - 10% - occasionally • Walking as much as 5 miles each shift - (every day) - constantly "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"