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What you Need to Know:

We are seeking a customer-focused, compassionate Courier to provide for the delivery and return of blood products and materials to internal and external customers. You would be expected to comply with safety policies and procedures in the work area and always use applicable protective equipment to prevent exposure to potentially infectious blood and body fluids.

As a Red Cross Team member, you will take care of your team members - show up for every shift and give 100% while you're there. Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD:

Key Responsibilities :

Operate vehicle for the delivery of blood products and materials safely and within traffic laws.

Prepare for deliveries by verifying orders, loading vehicles, and maintaining route supply inventory to ensure prompt delivery of products to customers.

Document temporary storage and transportation of blood, blood products, and materials as required by internal and external regulatory requirements.

Provide customer service by giving basic information and interacting in a positive proactive manner with employees.

Maintain excellent vehicle conditions by keeping vehicle clean and checking fluid and gas levels

Provide shipping and receiving support as directed.

The aforementioned responsibilities describe the general nature of the position and are not an extensive list

Standard Schedule : Variable Times 3 to 5 days a week with rotating weekends and holidays. Mixture of day and evening shifts. Day shifts start at 8:30am and evening shifts start at 4pm. 3-5 shifts per week with rotating weekends.

Pay Information : $15.00 per hour.

There is a shift differential of $1.75 per hour from 3pm-11pm and $2.25 per hour from 11pm-7am. An extra $1.00 per hour for any weekend hours.

What you Need to Succeed:

High School or equivalent required.

Valid driver's license and clean DMV record required

Ability to drive for long periods of timerequired.

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge:

Previous experience with a messenger service or trucking company

Physical Requirements:

Requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods. Lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds. May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time. May be required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc.

Benefits for You:

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.