Logistics Associate Jobs in Columbia, SC (NOW HIRING)

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JOB SUMMARY

The Branch Logistics Coordinator also delivers and picks up equipment from homecare patients. Sets up equipment and instructs patients on the basic use of equipment. Assists patients in solving problems regarding equipment use and with delivery confirmation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers and picks up equipment from homecare patients.
• Sets up equipment and instructs patients on the basic use of equipment. Assists patients in solving problems regarding equipment use.
• Helps organize daily deliveries and pick-ups for delivery employees according to geographic area and availability of delivery employees.
• Helps process additional deliveries as patient and referral requests are received.
• Ensures delivery employees load trucks properly within required timeframe.
• Assists delivery employees with special orders and equipment. May assist delivery employees with the loading of trucks when necessary.
• Ensures staff compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements including providing documents for the driver qualification file and abiding by hours of service, daily log, hazardous materials (placarding, training and shipping papers) and vehicle inspection and maintenance regulations.
• Maintains accurate files containing purchase orders of equipment and medical supplies.
• Reviews data on employee productivity, such as number of stops made, and number of miles driven.
• Responds to emergency delivery calls as needed during regular business hours and on an on-call basis.
• Maintains daily vehicle maintenance logs and delivery employee incident reports.
• Ensures trucks are in proper working condition. Ensures preventative maintenance on trucks is performed on a timely basis.
• This position is only to be utilized at a level 1 branch.
• Ensures delivery staff assembles and departs location within required time frame.
• Performs other duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• Education or experience equivalent to a high school diploma is required.
• Minimum of three years driving history required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older at the time of hire.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations

• Must meet job-related requirements to comply with D.O.T., F.D.A. and Joint Commission regulations.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Business Acumen
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Communication Proficiency
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Computer Skills

• Basic level computer skills required

Language Skills

• English (reading, writing, verbal)

Mathematical Skills

• Basic level mathematical proficiency, with a strong ability to understand, interpret and develop spreadsheet data

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to assist or enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, upon request.

• Regularly required to use hands to write, use computer, operate a motor vehicle, use a hand held device, telephone and use a document imaging system and manipulate documents.

• Regularly required to read documents and write neatly, legibility and transcribe accurate information and numbers/values.
• Employee continually engages in activities that require talking and hearing.
• This position requires frequent variations including sitting, walking, standing, kneeling, reaching or stooping.
• The employee must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, specific to vehicle operated in the conduct of this job.
• Specific vision abilities required to perform this job safely include close vision, distant vision, night (low to limited light) vision and the ability to adjust focus to work on a computer and read documents.
• Strength Aspects:
  • Occasionally required to stand and lift objects from 1" to 36" high with weights ranging from 10 lbs - 160 lbs, and carry objects for distances ranging from 1 ft -350 ft, including travel up and down stairs or in elevators.
  • Occasionally required to push or pull objects weighing from 20 lbs - 60 lbs, up and down stairs, through doorways and thresholds, using dollies or carts, or on flat or angled surfaces which may include outdoor surfaces, carpeting or smooth floors. Distances pushed or pulled could range from 1-25 ft on average.
  • Occasionally required to grip objects with hands, up to 15 lbs of force.
  • Occasionally required to grip objects with fingers, up to 10 lbs of force.
• Body Position and Flexibility Elements
  • Occasionally required to climb 100 stairs on average ranging from 3"-10" in height,
  • Occasionally stepping in and out of company vehicles ranging up to 20" in height.
  • Occasionally required to climb ladders up to 10' high, in general.
  • Occasionally required to bend down at the waist to a torso level of 24" above the floor.
  • Occasionally required to reach, on average, 20" away from the body.
  • Occasionally required to kneel on one or both knees and squat to perform many of the above tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to assist or enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, upon request.

• The employee is required to inspect and safely operate a motor vehicle during the day and night and in a wide range of weather and traffic conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is varies based on the locations or activities proximate to which can range from low to high.
• There is moderate exposure to dust, fume, mists and odors.
• Temperature ranges from normal indoor climate-controlled environment in buildings or vehicles and various outdoor conditions and temperature extremes encountered throughout the year in a variety of US states.
• General lighting is generally provided via florescent lighting indoors, and natural lighting outdoors, and low light conditions consistent with outdoor and/or night working environment.
• During off site travel events the employee may be exposed to higher noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection, with moderate potential exposure to moderate dust, chemicals, fumes and odors, as well as cryogenic and cleaning agents.
• During off site travel events the employee may be required to ride in company delivery vehicles and accompany employees on deliveries and enter into patient homes.
• May be required to receive vaccinations and participate in medical assessments and testing consistent with the work environment or patients exposed to.
• Will be required to wear various personal protective equipment consistent with the hazards encountered in this role.
• Will be required to use hand tools for assembly and repair, material handling equipment, cutting, carrying devices, cleanup kits or equipment.
• May be required to work with cryogenic fluids requiring special precautions and PPE.

OTHER INFORMATION

The essential duties and responsibilities, physical requirements, and work environment described above are representative of those typically required for this position but may vary depending on staffing and business needs at specific locations. The inclusion or omission of a specific duty or physical requirement is, therefore, not determinative of whether that function is essential to a specific individual's position.

Teammate Benefits

As an Accendra Health employee, you have choices to fit your life. Our comprehensive benefits program is designed to meet you where you are - through all of life's stages. We've got you and your family covered with benefits that support your health, finances, and overall wellness.

Our benefits program includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage

• Paid time off plan

• 401(k) Plan

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Basic life insurance

• Short-and long-term disability coverage

• Accident insurance

• Teammate Assistance Program

• Paid parental leave

• Domestic partner benefits

• Mental, physical, and financial well-being programs

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.

Accendra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

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