Part-Time Courier

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is seeking a Part-Time Courier in Dunwoody, GA. The role involves transporting blood products, preparing items for shipment, and maintaining records of incoming and outgoing materials. Shifts are 9:00am-3:00pm or 10:00am-4:00pm, with some nights, weekends, and on-call hours possible.

CDL preferred for the listed responsibilities. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license is required; LifeSouth driver eligibility must be met.
• Ability to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends, and on-call.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic math including percentages and proportions.
• Physical ability to lift up to 70 pounds and move materials as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect delivery vehicle daily to ensure cleanliness, supplies, and compliance with laws.
• Package and deliver blood products to service area clients or other transportation agencies.
• Collect blood products from mobile drawing sites and deliver to the components laboratory.
• Run errands, deliver documents, pick up supplies and transport small items for repair.
• Load/unload and deliver materials to and from the branch and customers.
• Operate hand truck to move shipments.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Communication skills

Math skills

Physical stamina

CDL preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking an individual to join our team as a Part-Time Courier in Dunwoody, GA. This part-time position is responsible for transporting blood and blood products to and from customers and other LifeSouth branches. This position is also responsible for preparing items for shipment, verifying, and keeping records on incoming and outgoing materials.

Available Shift: 9:00am to 3:00pm and/or 10:00am to 4:00pm; some night, weekend, and on-call hours may be required.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)

• Inspect delivery vehicle daily ensuring all supplies are present, cleanliness, it is in proper operating condition and in compliance with all state and local laws


• Package and deliver blood products to service area clients or to other transportation agencies


• Collect blood products from mobile drawing sites or area clients and deliver products to components laboratory


• Run errands, deliver documents, pick up supplies and transport small items for repair


• Load/unload and deliver materials to and/or from the branch and customers


• Operate hand truck to move shipments

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED


• Valid driver’s license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements


• Must be able to work a varied schedule. Some night, weekend and on-call hours are required


• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing


• Must be able to do basic math, including addition, subtraction, proportion, percentages, etc.


• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, walking, lifting up to 70 pounds, grasping and repetitive motion. Lifting up to 70 pounds. Occasional stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, climbing, overhead lifting


• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Preferred

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

Our Mission

To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities.

This is a part-time position.

Starting salary range is $16.00 - $17.60 an hour Criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances.

Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions.

LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA).

LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.