Warehouse and Delivery Specialist

at  UPMC

At UPMC, we’re all here for the same reason — to make Life Changing Medicine happen. Join our team and you will play a unique and important role in our mission to change healthcare for the better.
Why Join UPMC?

We don’t just take care of patients — we take care of our team, too. And we have the data to prove it. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader you can expect:

• AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: Ranked #1 for Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers.
• A recent study showed that UPMC benefits are 20% higher in value than other healthcare providers in our market.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay
• Opportunities to grow in your career at UPMC

We are currently seeking full-time, Warehouse and Delivery Specialists for the Equipment Depot, located in the South Side of Pittsburgh. This role provides the opportunity for both experienced individuals and those looking for an entry-level opportunity to grow in their careers. The position has a monthly rotating schedule, which includes required holiday, overnight, and weekend schedules. Earn some extra money with our new and improved shift differential programs during evening/overnight hours!
In this role, you will manage all tasks associated with the movement of supplies and equipment throughout the UPMC Health System facilities, vendors, and other outside parties. You’ll also provide verification of orders, maintain accurate inventory levels, and provide assets to specified departments. Lastly, this position is responsible for driving a 26-foot box truck and will occasionally serve as a dispatcher while using basic data entry.

• Ensure customer service levels are met through on-time deliveries at respective UPMC facilities and provide quality products clean and free of damage to the designated areas
• Manage all medical equipment to ensure proper maintenance by performing quality control checks, preventative maintenance, cleaning/sterilizing techniques, and delivery/pickup preparation
• Demonstrate knowledge of inventory and receiving modules by inspecting and verifying the accuracy of all inbound/outbound equipment
• Ensure returned products are picked up and returned daily to designated areas of the warehouse
• Utilize system technology for up-to-date record-keeping of all work activities into the computerized maintenance system
• Lift/push heavy objects from 75 lbs. to 1,000 lbs. (on wheels) up ramps, load/unload equipment onto trucks daily, stand/kneel/squat for extended periods of time during equipment processing with no work limitations
• Deliver product to hospitals operating 26’ box trucks and maintain all service records for SCM vehicles
• Manage dispatch operations for the movement of medical specialty equipment, arrange transportation of equipment between hospitals, and track inventory closely. Dispatch of the shuttle bus system and collect required driver stats. Log information on the Daily Dispatcher Report.
• Drive between all UPMC facilities
• Follow set UPMC and Equipment Depot Infection control protocols and standards while adhering to all OSHA, HIPAA, and compliance/regulatory guidelines as applicable. May in the course of their duties have access to medications through distributions of supplies and parental solutions in secured areas. No contact with medications is allowed.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One-year supply warehousing experience and/or experience driving a box truck preferred.
• Two years of experience with logistics or in dispatching buses, taxis, or Less-Than-Load (LTL) freight preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant/related field of study preferred.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to communicate professionally with various user groups. Ability to handle heavy materials using manual and mechanized equipment. Ability to safely operate/drive a 26’ box truck.
• Ability to work rotating shifts that include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations to support 24/7 operations.
• Proficient computer skills to operate Maintenance Management Systems and Microsoft Office.

Licensure/Certification: (clearances to be acquired after offer acceptance and before start date – we will provide instructions on how to obtain)

• Driver’s License required
• DOT Medical Card Clearance
• Act 31 Clearance
• Act 33 Child Clearance w Renewal
• Act 34 Crim Clearance w Renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance