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Distribution Material Handler

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Vacation Time
medical and prescription drug coverage
dental and vision insurance
health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA)
short- and long-term disability insurance
Pension Plan
Pet insurance
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Professional Development

Job Description

University Hospital is a prominent academic medical center renowned for its commitment to patient care, education, and scientific advancement. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, the hospital plays a critical role in training future physicians and providing top-tier medical services. University Hospital is deeply dedicated to serving its diverse community by ensuring access to high-quality healthcare regardless of patients' financial circumstances. This large, multifaceted institution combines cutting-edge medical technology, a professional and compassionate staff, and a mission-driven approach that prioritizes both clinical excellence... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position
  • High School Diploma/GED Certification preferred
  • six months of clerical experience involving the handling and/or delivery of mail, packages, supplies, or other items preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position
  • High School Diploma/GED Certification preferred
  • six months of clerical experience involving the handling and/or delivery of mail, packages, supplies, or other items preferred

Job Duties

  • Receives, verifies, and signs for all incoming supplies ordered by the University Hospital
  • delivers all supplies received in an expeditious manner and maintains accountability and proof of said deliveries
  • assists in the preparation and delivery of storeroom orders and prepares packages for outgoing shipments and returns to vendors
  • picks up and delivers interoffice, incoming and outgoing mail
  • picks up mail from the Post Office and delivers mail to the Post Office
  • signs for insured and registered letters and packages
  • maintains a log of hand deliveries, certified, registered and special delivery correspondence to appropriate personnel
  • as necessary, transports documents to and from official University Hospital business functions
  • drives appropriate University Hospital vehicles to distribute mail, packages, supplies and other items
  • develops a working knowledge of all equipment utilized in the automation of the mail, receiving and Storeroom functions
  • serves as a liaison between Materials Management and internal campus locations

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location