Courier (Part Time, Weekends)

About the Role

We are seeking a customer‑focused, compassionate Courier to provide delivery and return of blood products and materials to internal and external customers. The role requires compliance with safety policies and procedures, including the use of protective equipment to prevent exposure to potentially infectious blood and body fluids. As a Red Cross team member, you are expected to show up for every shift, give 100 % while you’re there, and interact in a positive, proactive, and customer‑focused manner with both internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a 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 condition by keeping the vehicle clean and checking fluid and gas levels.
• Provide shipping and receiving support as directed.

Schedule

Saturday‑Sunday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Pay

$19.89 per hour, plus applicable shift differential for working late nights, overnights, and weekends.

Requirements

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

Competitive Edge

• Previous experience with a messenger service or trucking company.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, stretching, stooping, and bending for extended time periods.
• Lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving 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

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
• PTO starting at 15 days per year, based on job type and tenure.
• 11 paid holidays (six core holidays and five floating holidays).
• 401(k) with up to 6 % match.
• Paid family leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Short and long‑term disability insurance.
• Service awards and recognition.