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Mercyhealth · Freeport, IL · $16.89–$24.49 an hour · Per diem

Posted Oct 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your driving record and the kinds of vehicles you've driven, especially vans.

What they are checking: Whether they can be trusted to drive a company van safely, which is the core of the job.

Tell me about a time you followed a set routine or schedule closely, even when nobody was checking.

What they are checking: Whether they are dependable working alone, since couriers are mostly unsupervised.

This is a weekend, 20-hour role. What makes you reliable for weekend shifts?

What they are checking: Whether they will show up consistently on weekends when coverage is thin.

What would you do

You're running behind on your route because of weather. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stay safe instead of rushing and let the right people know about delays.

You lose track of a key card during your shift. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report security problems right away instead of hoping the card turns up.

You arrive at a clinic and the person who should sign for a delivery isn't there. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow procedure and protect the delivery rather than leaving it anywhere.

About the work

How do you keep track of pickups and deliveries so the log matches what actually happened?

What they are checking: Whether they record every stop accurately in the tracking software, since the log proves delivery.

How do you load a van so items arrive undamaged and are easy to unload in the right order?

What they are checking: Whether they plan loading around the route and secure items properly.

This job means getting in and out of the van many times a shift and lifting supplies. How do you protect yourself from injury?

What they are checking: Whether they use safe lifting and movement habits for repetitive physical work.

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The full job description

As published by Mercyhealth.

Overview Transport supplies to and from all Mercy locations according to designated route schedules. Items transported include, but are not limited to, linen carts (full and empty), inter-office mail, Lab coolers, various supplies, mail, pharmacy totes, refrigerated supplies, lab specimens, and billing envelopes. May also include deposit and change bags to/from area banks. This position may be required to work weekends, nights and holidays. This is a physical job which requires the ability to lift, move and deliver a variety of items Schedule: PRN ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Follow detailed route instructions and schedules. • Record and maintain detailed logs as required. • Secure keys and key cards at all times. • Pick up, load, unload and deliver a wide variety of supplies and other items (as described in the Summary above). • Safely operate a motor vehicle, specifically the Mercy Courier Vans. • Repetitively enter and exit the driver and cargo areas of the vans • Document pick up and deliveries using tracking software EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent. PAY RANGE: $16.89 - $24.49 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: • #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 • One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers • A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

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