Courier - Part Time

Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole.

When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. As you dedicate yourself to caring for others, you are embraced with generous compensation and benefits, and you become part of a community that cherishes and values you both professionally and personally.

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: Part-time (25 hours per week); variable shifts. Must have open availability to works shifts starting at 6am, 8am, 1:30pm and 4pm

(will receive schedule 4 weeks in advance). Rotating Saturdays.

Pay Information: $16.00- $17.00 per hours plus applicable shift differentials. ($2.00-$3.50 more per hour for all hours worked after 3:00 pm & all hours worked on the weekends.)

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 time required.

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!

As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

· Medical, Dental Vision plans

· Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

· PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure

· Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays

· 401K with up to 6% match

· Paid Family Leave

· Employee Assistance

· Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

· Service Awards and recognition