MedShare

Bridging the gap between surplus and need.

Job Opportunities

Working at MedShare is a challenging yet extremely rewarding experience. Every day is different here, whether we are shipping a container of medical supplies to Kenya, educating and working with our volunteers or hosting a head of state.

Although MedShare has distinct departments, staff work together as a team to support and enrich each other's efforts. It is this open and dynamic environment that has drawn the best people to MedShare and kept them with the organization for years.

MedShare has a competitive benefits package offering all full-time employees (32+ hours) complete health and dental coverage. In addition, MedShare offers an attractive paid vacation schedule and paid sick time. The organization provides ample opportunities to learn about global health issues, medical supply chains and philanthropic fundraising.

MedShare is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, race or ethnic origin, religion, veteran status, physical or medical condition, political affiliations or sexual orientation.

Currently, MedShare seeks:


Driver / Warehouse Associate (San Leandro, CA)

MedShare is a non-profit organization that has a dual mission of providing humanitarian medical aid to developing countries and of helping to improve our local environment. MedShare collects surplus medical goods that are discarded by U.S. hospitals. Shipments are then sent to qualified healthcare facilities in our Northern CA community and 95+ developing nations.

Currently, MedShare seeks a Driver / Warehouse Associate for our Distribution and Volunteer Center in San Leandro, California.

Description - Drives company vehicles and rental trucks. Runs regular weekly routes in addition to scheduled pick ups. Assists with warehouse and volunteer center duties, including forklift work. Maintains good relations with donors and volunteers.

Hours - 40hr work week; Monday -Friday. 0800 – 1630 with one-half (1/2) hr lunch; subject to change

Reports To: Director of Operations

Duties & Responsibilities
· Timely and professional execution of medical donation pick-ups
· Run weekly hospital routes, maintaining relationships within
Make additional pick ups as required
Report any problems with routes or pick ups
Weigh product received
Prep and deliver cardboard and paper to recycling center and make runs to dump as required
Maintain cleanliness of company vehicle
Report any problems with vehicle to Ops/Warehouse Manager
Take vehicle to shop when necessary
Maintain direct communication with Director of Operations while on the road
Assist warehouse and volunteer staff with their duties when not on out on the road
Pick, pull and prepare orders for shipments as required
Assist in maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of the warehouse
Work with volunteer center staff and volunteers in the sorting area

Requirements
Minimum of three (3) years truck driving experience, preferably route driving
Class A License with a clean DMV record (have DMV printout at time of interview)
Forklift certification with at least 2 years of experience on stand-up and sit-down lifts
Ability to safely operate standard warehouse equipment to include hand pallet jacks
Positive customer service skills
Good working knowledge of the Bay Area
Proven ability to work steadily and independently with minimum supervision and to follow standardized procedures
High School Diploma or equivalent required (some college preferred)
Exert force and/or able to lift 100 lbs.

Hourly Wage: $13-15/hr - DOE

MedShare has a competitive benefits package offering all full-time employees complete health and dental coverage. In addition, MedShare offers an attractive paid vacation schedule and paid sick time. The organization provides ample opportunities to learn about global health issues, medical supply chain management and philanthropic fundraising.

MedShare is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, race or ethnic origin, religion, veteran status, physical or medical condition, political affiliations or sexual orientation.

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Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and wage requirements to: jobs@medshare.org with “Driver” in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Thank you for considering us! We regret that we are only able to respond to final candidates. 


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