Part Time Driver

American Red Cross; Minnesota; On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

HSA/FSA

PTO

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a part-time courier to deliver and return blood products and materials to internal and external customers. The role requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a vehicle safely, with shifts in the 2nd or 3rd tier (including 1:30pm-11:30pm and 2pm-11pm ranges).

Compensation is competitive and benefits are available as part of a mission-driven organization. Training is provided for the first week, with a scheduled 18–22 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean DMV record 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.
• Document shipping and receiving as required by regulations.
• Provide customer service by interacting with employees in a positive, proactive manner.
• Maintain vehicle condition and perform basic upkeep.

Skills

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

# **Driver- Part Time**(Union) ***Why Choose Us?*** 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. ***What you Need to Know:*** We are seeking a customer-focused, compassionate Courier to provide for the delivery and return of blood products and materials to internal and external customers. You would be expected to comply with safety policies and procedures in the work area and always use applicable protective equipment to prevent exposure to potentially infectious blood and body fluids.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 ***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 levelsProvide 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 (18-22 hours per week); Work times are considered 2nd or 3rd shift, common shift times are, but not limited to, 1:30pm-11:30pm, 2pm-11pm, 2pm-10:30pm, and 11:30am-10pm. Schedule will be provided 4 weeks in advance.* ***Training:** Must be available full time for the first week of employment for New Employee Orientation. Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm.* ***Pay Information**: $19.20 per hour plus shift differentials.**There is a shift differential of $2.25 per hour from 3pm-11pm. An extra $1.25- $2.00 per hour for any weekend hours depending on the shift.****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.***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!***As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:· 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## ## ***Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to***## ***make your career a force for good!****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.***