Driver
American Red Cross
Driver
American Red Cross
Delivers disaster relief and blood services
Job Description:
(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 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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Delivers disaster relief and blood services
The American Red Cross provides emergency relief and humanitarian aid by mobilizing volunteers, donors, and staff to respond to disasters and everyday needs. Its main activities include collecting and supplying blood, running disaster response operations, offering life-saving training (such as CPR and first aid), supporting military families, and promoting preparedness in communities. The organization works by coordinating volunteers, managing blood banks and donation drives, deploying resources during emergencies, and teaching people essential emergency skills. What sets it apart from many other aid groups is its nationwide network and established infrastructure that combines disaster response, blood services, and preparedness programs under one umbrella, backed by a steady flow of donations and volunteers. The goal is to prevent and relieve human suffering by being ready to help at any time, at home and around the world.
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