Mobile Blood Drive Assistant / Driver (Union)
Job Description
Vitalant is seeking a Mobile Unit Assistant dedicated to making a positive difference. If you are customer-focused and impact-inspired to help others, making a difference is vital for you, you will experience a career built on purpose, an organization created to care, and a team committed to lead – together. Your impact as a Mobile Unit Assistant (U) is vital. As a member of our Teamsters 727 Union MUA team, you will support Vitalant's life-saving mission by facilitating the packing, transporting and assembly of equipment for on-location blood drives, along with blood/blood product delivery to donor centers and mobile blood drives. Every day you will be making a measurable difference in your community and surrounding areas by being an integral part of the mobile blood drive team!
Work Shift (if Applicable)
- Full-Time, Schedule Varies.
- Candidates must be flexible and available to work early morning and late evening hours depending on blood drive locations and operational needs.
- Shifts may begin as early as 3:00 AM and may extend as late as 11:00 PM–12:00 AM (not in the same day).
- Scheduled shifts are typically 11–12 hours in length and may occasionally be longer for drives located farther from the center to account for travel time.
Starting Pay
$19.25+ based on experience (+$3 additional for CDL)
Our Comprehensive Total Rewards
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K + 5% company match
- Free basic life and AD&D insurance
- Free short-and-long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Resource Groups
- Recognition and perks
What to Expect
- Maintain a great rapport with donors and donor care staff for on-location blood drives.
- Successfully deliver and transport blood drive supplies and/or equipment needed for on-location blood drives.
- Demonstrate safe operation of company vehicle.
- Manage the safe handling, cleaning, and tracking of biowaste.
- Drive company vehicle (box, full-size van, or mobile blood drive bus a possibility).
- Maintain appearance of donor refreshment areas for on-location blood drives.
- Use exceptional problem-solving skills to manage weather-related driving issues as they arise.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- 6 months of similar experience preferred
Skills
- Able to lift 50-75+ lbs. with the assistance of a hand cart
Benefits
- Free basic life and AD&D insurance
- Free short-and-long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
Location
5505 Pearl Street, Rosemont, IL 60018
Contact Information
careers@vitalant.org