Courier Operations Associate 1

Job Description Summary

The Courier Operations Associate I reports to the Courier Operations Program Coordinator.  Under general supervision, the Courier Operations Associate is responsible for courier transport and transport documentation for the MUHA Courier Operations Department.  This role is the front line of communication and interaction with the department’s internal and external customers.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000503 CHS OH - Logistics Support (CHS)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required, and a minimum of 1 year of experience in customer service work. 6 months minimum courier and/or dispatch experience preferred.  Credentials:  Valid South Carolina driver’s license in good standing is required at time of employment and must be maintained.

The Courier Operations Associate I reports to the Courier Operations Program Coordinator.  Under general supervision, the Courier Operations Associate is responsible for courier transport and transport documentation for the MUHA Courier Operations Department.  This role is the front line of communication and interaction with the department’s internal and external customers.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required, and a minimum of 1 year of experience in customer service work. 6 months minimum courier and/or dispatch experience preferred.  Credentials:  Valid South Carolina driver’s license in good standing is required at time of employment and must be maintained.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture

Standing: Continuous, Sitting: Continuous, Walking: Continuous, climbing stairs: Infrequent, working indoors: Continuous, working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent, working from elevated areas: Frequent, working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent, Kneeling: Infrequent, bending at the waist: Continuous, Twisting at the waist: Frequent, Squatting: Frequent

• Manual Dexterity & Strength

Pinching operations: Frequent, Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous, Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous, Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous, reaching overhead: Frequent, Reaching in all directions: Continuous, Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous, Full use of both legs: Continuous, Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent.

• Lifting & Force Requirements

Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent, Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent, Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent, Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent

• Vision & Sensory

Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous, Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous, Color discrimination: Continuous, Depth perception: Continuous, Peripheral vision: Continuous, Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous, Tactile sensory function: Continuous, Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous.

• Selected Positions:
  • Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
  • Respirator use qualification: Continuous

• Work Environment & Conditions

Effective stress management: Continuous, Rotating shifts: Frequent, Overtime as required: Frequent, Latex-safe environment: Continuous.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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