Blood Product Courier

About the role

Transport life-saving blood products to hospitals throughout the Denver metro area and surrounding communities. Based in Denver, you will safely and efficiently deliver and return temperature-sensitive blood products while maintaining compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements. This role also supports Red Cross Blood Services through transportation, loading, and other operational duties.

Candidates should possess strong customer service skills, reliability, and the ability to drive extended routes using navigation and logistics technology.

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.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent required.
• Previous experience with a messenger service or trucking company is a plus.
• Strong commitment to safety, accuracy, and compliance.
• Customer-focused mindset with professional communication skills.
• Ability to drive long distances in all weather conditions.
• Proficiency with navigation systems and mobile/delivery technology.
• Dependability and a strong sense of urgency supporting patient care.

Physical Requirements

The duties are representative of the essential functions of the position. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs.

• Ability to sit for long periods of time while driving routes.
• May load or unload trucks and lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to drive throughout the region.
• Work under pressure and within time standards.
• Required to wear protective clothing when there is exposure to blood and blood products and/or where work location requires.

Benefits

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.

Pay

$19.50/hour.

Schedule

32 hours per week. (4 eight-hour shifts) Tues through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.