Blood and Supply Transportation Courier (Savannah)

The Blood Connection•Savannah, GA

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About The Position

At The Blood Connection, every role plays a part in saving lives and making an impact in the community. The Blood and Supply Transportation Courier safely and promptly transports blood and blood components from The Blood Connection to transfusion facilities, and delivers raw materials and supplies to and from satellite centers and mobile collection sites. The role supports accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and excellent customer service to maintain strong relationships with hospitals, satellite centers, and internal teams. The courier loads vehicles with needed materials and supplies, coordinates and performs delivery routes and pickups, ensures orders are delivered on time, completes required paperwork or electronic documentation, and builds boxes for hospital deliveries. The role also involves operating company vehicles safely in varying weather conditions, maintaining an orderly work area, and following standard operating procedures in a heavily FDA-regulated environment. Other duties may be assigned or required. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting for extended periods, bending and twisting, and pushing or pulling wheeled carts using controlled manual force. Employees are expected to request assistance or use mechanical aids when needed for safe handling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 throughout the 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 co-workers.
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, sit for extended periods, bend and twist, and push and pull wheeled carts using controlled manual force.
Ability to drive and safely operate a vehicle in varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a similar or related job is preferred.

Responsibilities

Load the vehicle with necessary materials and supplies.
Ensure that all orders are delivered in a timely manner.
Coordinate and perform routes and pickups to ensure timely processing and delivery.
Accurately complete required paperwork or electronic documentation.
Build boxes for hospital deliveries.
Provide good customer service to co-workers, clients, and the public.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Operate company vehicles safely, including in adverse weather conditions.
Produce accurate, precise, and legible documentation throughout the manufacturing and distribution process.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.