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Job Summary

Operates a weight class 8 straight truck to pick up and deliver pharmaceuticals, supplies, equipment, mail and reports to various Geisinger locations according to assigned schedules or pickups designated by the supervisor.

Job Duties

• Delivers pharmaceuticals, supplies, equipment, and mail, via a weight class 8 straight truck or cargo van.
• Loads and unloads vehicles using appropriate means to safely transport costly, perishable, and confidential materials.
• Obtains appropriate signatures and maintains records and documentation of pick-ups, deliveries, driving time, labor time, mileage, vehicle maintenance, fuel purchases, etc.
• Responds to emergency requests for unscheduled pick-ups and deliveries by contacting the supervisor to resolve schedule conflicts and adjust priorities.
• Adheres to infection control procedures, safety standards and traffic rules.
• Receives incoming shipments and inspects all containers for visible damage.
• Compares packing list against purchase order, notes discrepancies, notes number of cartons and signs freight bills for acceptance.
• Maintains daily receiving records; files in appropriate file daily.
• Records stats daily; compiles and rolls up for monthly report.
• Contacts buyer if discrepancies are identified.
• Reports discrepancies and files claims for damages etc., as assigned.
• Prepares exception reports on any discrepancies received, reports to buyer and files with packing slips; researches discrepancies and documents as applicable.
• Separates and stages deliveries for departments as assigned.
• Completes training and certification for use of powered pallet jacks, order pickers, and fork trucks.
• Performs daily inspection of equipment, including daily vehicle inspection sheets.
• Corrects any problems before the equipment or vehicle can be operated; places appropriate OUT OF SERVICE tag on the equipment until the problem is corrected.

Work is typically performed in a transportation vehicle or office. Requires the ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Requires sitting and driving a vehicle for an extended period of time. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

Drive the Difference! Join Us as a Heavy Truck Operator Logistics!

Help keep our entire health system running smoothly by delivering the essentials that support patient care — from pharmaceuticals to medical equipment to critical supplies and interoffice mail, you'll play a vital role in ensuring Geisinger locations have what they need to serve patients.

We're seeking a reliable, safety-focused Heavy Truck Operator – Logistics to operate a Class 8 straight truck and cargo van, completing scheduled routes and responding to urgent delivery needs across our healthcare network.

Your route matters. Your deliveries matter. Your work matters.

• Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, day shift
• Required Experience: High School Diploma or GED and valid Driver's License
• DOT Physical Card- Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
• Two (2) years of related work experience in commercial driving, logistics, transportation, route delivery, warehouse, or supply chain experience.
• Preferred Experience: Experience operating Class 8 vehicles, straight trucks, box trucks, or similar commercial vehicles.

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity 

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one 
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents  
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)  
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage  
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions  
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly  
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year  
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive  
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.  
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance  

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

DOT Physical Card - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT); Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body

Skills

Office Politics And Confidentiality; Communication; HR Policies, Standards And Procedures; Teamwork; Computer Literacy

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.