Hospice Delivery Driver
Z&D Equipment & SupplyOverview Join our compassionate team as a Hospice Delivery Driver, where your role is vital in ensuring timely and respectful delivery of hospice supplies, medications, and equipment to patients’ homes. This energetic position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while utilizing your driving expertise and manual handling skills. You will be the friendly face delivering essential items with professionalism, care, and adherence to safety standards. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy helping others, this is the perfect role for you! Responsibilities Safely operate box trucks or personal vehicles for delivery routes, ensuring timely arrivals at patient locations. Load and unload medical supplies, equipment, and other hospice-related items using manual handling techniques and material handling equipment such as pallet jacks. Follow all DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations and traffic laws to maintain safe driving practices during route driving. Adhere to safe lifting practices when handling heavy or bulky items, ensuring proper manual handling techniques are used at all times. Provide excellent customer service by interacting professionally with patients and healthcare staff during deliveries. Maintain accurate delivery documentation using mobile devices or delivery logs, ensuring all records are complete and up-to-date. Conduct routine vehicle inspections and report any maintenance needs to ensure reliable operation of your delivery vehicle. Requirements Proven experience as a delivery driver, courier, or in warehouse operations involving material handling and moving heavy loads. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; experience with commercial truck driving or box truck operation is preferred. Ability to operate manual transmission vehicles and use manual handling equipment such as pallet jacks safely. Familiarity with warehouse experience, including loading/unloading cargo and adhering to safety protocols for heavy lifting. Knowledge of DOT regulations related to weight handling, hours of service, and safe driving practices on the road. Strong customer service skills with a professional attitude when interacting with patients and healthcare professionals. Comfortable using mobile devices for route navigation, delivery updates, and record keeping. Ability to lift heavy items safely while following proper manual handling techniques; physical stamina for moving supplies regularly. This role offers an engaging opportunity to support hospice care teams by delivering essential supplies efficiently and compassionately—making a real difference in patients’ lives every day! Pay: $18.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person