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 employees state of residence and be insurable by St. Judes 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 this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic and caustic chemicals, biological reagents, etc Occasionally the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions The noise level in the work environment is usually loud An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job Nothing in this job description limits managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time as business needs dictate This job description reflects managements assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job Compensation In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $20.00 - $29.00 per hour for the role of Distribution Coordinator. Explore our exceptional benefits! St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Search Firms St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. 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