Driver, Delivery, Transportation

Overview

Job Description: The American Red Cross seeks a team member to operate a vehicle for the delivery and transport of blood products and materials, following an assigned route or on an as-needed basis. This role supports Blood Services and provides customer-focused service while adhering to safety and regulatory requirements.

• 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.
• 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 the vehicle clean and checking fluid and gas levels.
• Provide shipping and receiving support as directed.

• High School or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean DMV record required.
• Previous experience with a messenger service or trucking company preferred.
• Ability to drive for long periods of time.

Physical demands: Regularly use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. Frequently lift and/or move objects 10-50 lbs unassisted. Frequently push carts up to 100 pounds. Stand for long periods; walk, stoop, kneel or crouch. Occasional sitting, climbing or balancing. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Ability to work in temperatures typical of a blood bank environment. Operational flexibility required to meet sudden needs.

Standard

Schedule:

Tuesday–Thursday evenings, 8:00 PM to approximately 3:00 AM (end time varies by route).

Pay: $17 per hour.

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO:
  Starting at 15 days per year (based on job type and tenure)
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays (six core + five floating)
• 401(k) with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance:
  Short & Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local fair chance laws.

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