Courier- Part -Time

American Red Cross•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. We depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our lifesaving services and programs. At the American Red Cross, you will enjoy a collaborative work culture committed to the diversity of our people, programs, and services. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good. At the American Red Cross, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission. When you join our team, you can help save lives every day. You’ll be part of a like-minded team that shares a passion for making a difference and a work environment that supports growth, learning, and succeeding.

Requirements

High School or equivalent required.
Valid driver’s license and clean DMV record required.
Ability to drive for long periods of time.
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
Frequently lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs unassisted.
Frequently required to push carts weighing up to 100 pounds on flat flooring or ramps.
Frequently required to stand for long periods, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch.
Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.
Able to withstand temperatures in a typical blood banking environment including refrigerators and freezers.
Position may require climbing of step ladders.
Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with a messenger service or trucking company preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide for the delivery and return of blood products and materials to internal and external customers.
Comply with safety policies and procedures in the work area and always use applicable protective equipment to prevent exposure to potentially infectious blood and body fluids.
Take care of your team members – show up for every shift and give 100% while you’re there.
Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times.
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.