Part Time Driver- weekends

American Red Cross; West Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

PTO: Starting at 15 days a year

Holidays: 11 paid holidays

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a part-time Driver to support blood product delivery and related logistics. The role requires a valid driver’s license, a clean DMV record, and the ability to drive long periods. Weekend shifts and afternoon/evening hours are common, with differential pay applied after 3pm and on weekends.

Training is provided, and a strong benefit package supports employees. This position emphasizes safety, customer service, and teamwork within a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license and clean DMV record required.
• Ability to drive for long periods of time required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver blood products and materials safely to internal and external customers.
• Verify orders, load vehicles, and maintain route inventory for prompt delivery.
• Document storage and transport of blood and materials per regulatory requirements.
• Provide courteous customer service and positive communication with staff and customers.
• Maintain vehicle condition and serviceability; monitor fluids and tire pressure.
• Assist with shipping and receiving as directed.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Driver - Part Time (Union)

By 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? Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good!

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.

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 (18-20 hours, weekends only) 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 3 days of employment for New Employee Orientation. Monday-Wednesday, 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

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.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

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

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