Blood and Supply Transportation Courier (Augusta)

The Blood Connection • Augusta, GA

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About The Position

At The Blood Connection, the Blood and Supply Transportation Courier helps support the organization’s lifesaving work by safely and promptly transporting blood and blood components to transfusion facilities and delivering raw materials and supplies to satellite centers and mobile collection sites. The role maintains accurate documentation, follows regulatory standards, and provides customer service to hospitals, satellite centers, and internal teams.

The available schedule is Friday through Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Shift differentials are $1.50 per hour after 7:00 p.m. on weekdays, $2.00 per hour on weekend days, and $3.50 per hour after 7:00 p.m. on weekend nights.

The position requires operating a company vehicle safely in varying weather conditions, following procedures in an FDA-regulated environment, and performing physical tasks such as lifting, sitting for extended periods, bending, twisting, and pushing or pulling wheeled carts. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with no major infractions and dependable transportation.
• Acceptable competence with standard operating protocols used in the department and blood center.
• Good knowledge of operating smart devices.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures in a heavily FDA-regulated environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously with patrons, donors, sponsors, and coworkers.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and peers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and bend and twist.
• Ability to push and pull wheeled carts using controlled manual force, and to request assistance or use mechanical aids as needed for safe handling.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a similar or related job.

Responsibilities

• Load the vehicle with necessary materials and supplies.
• Ensure orders are delivered in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and perform routes and pickups to support timely processing and delivery.
• Complete required paperwork and electronic documentation accurately.
• Build boxes for hospital deliveries.
• Maintain good customer service relationships with coworkers, clients, and the public.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Operate company vehicles safely.
• Produce accurate, precise, and legible documentation throughout the manufacturing and distribution process.
• Drive and safely operate a vehicle in various weather conditions, including adverse conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Shift differentials: an additional $1.50 per hour after 7:00 p.m. on weekdays, $2.00 per hour on weekend days, and $3.50 per hour after 7:00 p.m. on weekend nights.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED