Material Handler

Company: Yale New Haven Health System
Location: New Haven
Posted on: September 20, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.Performs a wide range of equipment supply and furniture delivery services, operates electric tow vehicles and records work assignments all in support of patient care.EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities:
1.Delivers, loads, unloads and transfers bulk supplies, IV solutions, equipment, furniture, food and line, to ensure adequate inventory and storage of same.1.1Accepts bulk supplies, IV solution, furniture purchase orders and personal packages via the warehouse truck, unloads, loads truck and inventories all items in preparation for distribution as observed by supervisor.2.Transfers dirty linen from linen chutes to transporting trailer eo ensure timely turnaround on bulk linen deliveries.2.1Clears linen chutes of dirty linen, loading dirty linen into linen trucks, while appropriately dressed in barrier protection according to Universal Precautions policy as observed by supervisor.3.Operates electric tow tractors and scooters ensuring safe operation at all times.3.1Operates electric tow tractors used in the transport of supplies, food and linen cars, observing vehicle safety policy and procedures at all times as observed by supervisor.4.Assists in the processing of contaminated Central Supply items to ensure proper decontamination.4.1Removes contaminated Central supply items from designated patient care areas, observing barrier protection and Universal Precautions procedures, and returns these items to Central Supply for decontamination as observed by supervisor. Qualifications:
EDUCATIONGraduation from high school or equivalent.EXPERIENCESix (6) to twelve (12) months experience in this position, or a position performing related duties. This position includes or may include operating a motor vehicle intrastate, with GVWR of 18,001 lbs or more. In this position you must be at all times compliant with all relevant Department Of Transportation regulations. Compliance requires completion of, and provision of documentation including: o Successful passing of Road Test, as directed by YNHHS, in accordance to and compliance with DOT regulation. YNHHS will provide the testing opportunity. If a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is held by applicant and current, YNHHS Road Test is not necessary. o Current and valid driver?s license (Must be at least 21 years old with no active suspensions) o Current and valid Medical Examiner's Certificate, issued by a practitioner on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) National Registry. o If you have a physical impairment including hearing loss that affects your ability to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle safely, you must obtain a Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) certificate. The SPE Certificate is obtainable through application with YNHHS to the Division Administrator of the FMCSA. o Be willing, upon hire, to provide requested documentation, including: o Annual Driver's Certification of Violations form (honestly completed & signed). o Medical Examiner's Certification Documentation, including but not limited to Medical Examiner's Certificate, may need to be updated frequently. The Driver's Certification of Violation's form must be completed every 12 months throughout employment. Applicant is in agreement with updating as often as required for organization to meet compliance. YNHHS will review Motor Vehicle Report, reflect your documented driving experience and any violations. YNHHS must be in agreement that your record reflects acceptable driving competency.SPECIAL SKILLSOperate a variety of materials handling equipment. Additional Information:
Operate a variety of materials handling equipment. Must be computer literate.

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