Courier - Part Time

Job Description:

Courier Job Summary

Are you seeking a part-time opportunity that makes a difference?Are you passionate about meeting new people? Do you want to have an impact in your community, across the country, and around the world? If your answer is "yes", then we invite you to become a Courier for the American Red Cross!

Hours: Part time (20 hours) ; 2nd shift Monday - Friday 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Pay Rate: $16.50 hourly plus shift differential

Couriers provide for the delivery and return of blood products and materials to internal and external customers. Comply with safety policies and procedures in the work area and use applicable protective equipment at all times to prevent exposure to potentially infectious blood and body fluids.

Courier - Responsibilities

• Operate vehicle for the delivery of blood products and materials. Operate vehicle safely and within traffic laws. May require driving in inclement weather conditions.
• 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.
• Perform routine checks of product storage temperatures and maintenance of temperature controlled units at off-site storage locations.
• Provide customer service by giving basic information and interacting in a positive proactive manner with hospital employees.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

The aforementioned responsibilities of the Courier describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• No minimum work experience required.
• Previous experience with a messenger service or trucking company desired.
• Must have valid driver's license and clean DMV record.
• Legible penmanship and ability to read and write at high school level is required.

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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