Distribution Material Handler at University Hospital, Newark NJ

Newark, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

21.22

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Receiving, Verification, Delivery, Mail Handling, Package Preparation, Shipment Preparation, Vendor Returns, Interoffice Mail, Post Office Runs, Log Maintenance, Vehicle Operation, Materials Management Liaison, Accountability Maintenance, Clerical Experience

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Distribution/Materials Handler position is to receive and verify all incoming mail, packages, supplies, and other items and ensure prompt and accurate delivery of said items from the mailroom and receiving areas to the appropriate departments and/or individuals within the University Hospital community. As necessary, transports mail, packages, and passengers in University Hospital vehicles. Ensures accountability is maintained throughout these activities. Responsibilities What You’ll Do 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. Qualifications What You’ll Bring Required: Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position. Preferred: High School Diploma/GED Certification is preferred. Six (6) months of clerical experience involving the handling and/or delivery of mail, packages, supplies, or other items is preferred. What We Offer Vacation Time Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage Dental & Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance Pension Plan Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional Development Compensation In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is TS/1375: Probationary Rate: $20.10 - Job Rate: $20.60 - Two (2) Year Rate: $21.22 per hour. University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs. The expected salary range for this position is in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. About Us University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation. Apply Today We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you. University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org/hrweb.

Responsibilities

The primary duty is to receive, verify, and accurately deliver all incoming mail, packages, and supplies throughout the University Hospital community, while also preparing outgoing shipments and returns. This role includes transporting items and sometimes passengers using official hospital vehicles, ensuring strict accountability is maintained for all handled materials.