Mobile Blood Drive Assistant / Driver (Union) – Class B CDL Required

Vitalant; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K + 5% company match

Free basic life and AD&D insurance

Free short-and-long-term disability 보험

Paid time off

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Vitalant is seeking a Mobile Unit Assistant to support on-location blood drives, transporting equipment and blood products, and maintaining donor areas. You will work with the Teamsters 727 Union MUA team, ensuring safe vehicle operation and proper handling of biowaste while delivering essential supplies to donor centers and mobile drives.

The role emphasizes customer focus, safety, and ability to lift heavy items; high school diploma or GED and a valid license are required, with DOT

Qualifications

• Customer-focused approach to donor interactions.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and drive safely.
• Capable of lifting 50–75 lbs with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a great rapport and customer service with donors and donor care staff for on-location blood drives.
• Successfully deliver and transport blood drive supplies and/or equipment needed for on-location blood drives using company vehicle.
• Demonstrate safe operation of company vehicle.
• Manage the safe handling, cleaning, and tracking of biowaste.
• Drive company vehicle (box, full-size van, or mobile blood drive bus a possibility).
• Maintain appearance of donor refreshment areas for on-location blood drives.
• Use exceptional problem-solving skills to manage weather-related driving issues as they arise.
• Assist blood donors in adverse reaction area.

Skills

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.

Compensation

Full-Time, Schedule Varies. Candidates must be flexible and available to work early morning and late evening hours depending on blood drive locations and operational needs. Shifts may begin as early as 3:00 AM and may extend as late as 11:00 PM-12:00 AM (not in the same day). Scheduled shifts are typically 11-12 hours in length and may occasionally be longer for drives located farther from the center to account for travel time. Starting Pay: $19.25+ based on experience (+$3 additional for CDL).

Work Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America).

Job Description

Vitalant is seeking a Mobile Unit Assistant dedicated to making a positive difference. If you are customer-focused and impact-inspired to help others, making a difference is vital for you, you will experience a career built on purpose, an organization created to care, and a team committed to lead - together. Your impact as a Mobile Unit Assistant (U) is vital. As a member of our Teamsters 727 Union MUA team, you will support Vitalant's life-saving mission by facilitating the packing, transporting and assembly of equipment for on-location blood drives, along with blood/blood product delivery to donor centers and mobile blood drives. Every day you will be making a measurable difference in your community and surrounding areas by being an integral part of the mobile blood drive team!

Responsibilities

• Maintain a great rapport and customer service with donors and donor care staff for on-location blood drives.
• Successfully deliver and transport blood drive supplies and/or equipment needed for on-location blood drives using company vehicle.
• Demonstrate safe operation of company vehicle.
• Manage the safe handling, cleaning, and tracking of biowaste.
• Drive company vehicle (box, full-size van, or mobile blood drive bus a possibility).
• Maintain appearance of donor refreshment areas for on-location blood drives.
• Use exceptional problem-solving skills to manage weather-related driving issues as they arise.
• Assist blood donors in adverse reaction area.

Licenses / Certifications

• Valid Illinois Class B or D Driver’s License with clean driving record (last 3 years); CDL with air brakes preferred.
• Must obtain DOT certification as part of the background screening process.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• 6 months of similar experience preferred.
• Able to pass DOT Physical or currently have DOT Medical Certificate.
• Clean driving record with valid Illinois Class B or D Driver's License (CDL preferred).
• Able to lift 50-75+ lbs. with the assistance of a hand cart.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K + 5% company match.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Free short-and-long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Resource Groups.

Position Category

Phlebotomy Services

Location

5505 Pearl Street, Rosemont, IL 60018.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Vitalant is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send us an email to [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request.