WHY CHOOSE US?  
As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. 

 Work where your career is a force for good. 
 

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve.  Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.   

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.  

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: 8:30am - 5pm M-F on call required every other week Friday - Friday 5pm - 7am. You will get on call pay while on call.

Pay Information: $16 - $16.50 DOE

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. 

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge: 

Previous experience with a messenger service or trucking company