Part-Time Courier

American Red Cross; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401K

Job summary

American Red Cross is seeking a part-time courier in Chicago to drive a vehicle for pickup, delivery and storage of products and lightweight materials on an assigned route or as needed for Blood Services.

Responsibilities include loading, verifying orders, keeping inventory, and providing courteous customer service while complying with safety and regulatory requirements. A valid driver's license and high school equivalency are required, with prior messenger/trucking experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license and clean DMV record required.
• Accommodation (typo) noted in listing.
• Previous experience with a messenger service or trucking company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicle for delivery of blood products and materials safely and within traffic laws.
• Prepare deliveries by verifying orders and loading vehicles to ensure prompt delivery.
• Document storage and transportation of blood and materials per regulatory requirements.
• Provide customer service by informing and assisting employees and customers.
• Maintain vehicle condition, cleanliness, and check fluids and gas levels.
• Provide shipping and receiving support as directed.

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Part Time Courier

Why Choose Us

Joining The American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?

When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

What you Need to Know

We are seeking a customer-focused, compassionate individual to drive an American Red Cross vehicle to pick-up, deliver and properly store products and other lightweight materials following an assigned route or on an as-needed basis. You would also perform additional transport or loading duties to support ARC Blood Services.

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

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

16 hours a week; Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 PM-2:30 AM

Pay Information

Pay rate starts at $16.60 an hour. There is also shift differential compensation for all hours worked on the weekend ($2.00 more per hour for this shift.)

Training

If selected, must be able to attend New Employee Orientation for the first 3 days of employment. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. The remaining training will be on the job.

What you Need to Succeed

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

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Frequently lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs unassisted. Frequently required to push carts weighing up to 100 pounds on flat flooring or ramps. Frequently required to stand for long periods, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. Able to withstand temperatures in a typical blood banking environment including refrigerators and freezers. Position may require climbing of step ladders. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs.

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.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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