Courier - Part Time

American Red Cross; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible SP

PTO: Starting at 15 days a year

11 paid holidays

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability and Insurance: Short + Long

Service Awards and recognition

Job summary

The American Red Cross in Indianapolis is seeking a Part Time Courier to support delivery of blood products and materials. You will verify orders, load vehicles, maintain inventory, and ensure prompt delivery to customers while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

This position offers a part-time schedule around 25 hours per week with rotating shifts starting early morning and afternoons. Prior courier or trucking experience is helpful; a valid driver's license and clean DMV record are

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean DMV record.
• Ability to drive for long periods.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

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.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service mindset

Ability to drive long periods

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Part Time Courier

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.

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

• 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

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 the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.