Courier

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers • Ocala, FL

14d • $14 - $16

About The Position

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for an individual to join our team as a Courier in Ocala, FL. This position is responsible for transporting blood and blood products to and from customers and other LifeSouth branches. This position is also responsible for preparing items for shipment, verifying, and keeping records on incoming and outgoing materials.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements
• Must be able to work a varied schedule. Some night, weekend and on-call hours are required
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Must be able to do basic math, including addition, subtraction, proportion, percentages, etc.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, walking, lifting up to 70 pounds, grasping and repetitive motion. Lifting up to 70 pounds. Occasional stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, climbing, overhead lifting

Nice To Haves

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred

Responsibilities

• Inspect delivery vehicle daily ensuring all supplies are present, cleanliness, it is in proper operating condition and in compliance with all state and local laws
• Package and deliver blood products to service area clients or to other transportation agencies
• Collect blood products from mobile drawing sites or area clients and deliver products to components laboratory
• Run errands, deliver documents, pick up supplies and transport small items for repair
• Load/unload and deliver materials to and/or from the branch and customers
• Operate hand truck to move shipments

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• Medical, dental and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Medical premium discount based on rate of pay
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Holiday premium paid on certain holidays (for hourly staff in operations)
• Overnight shift differential paid to Hospital Services staff
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
• Access to wages prior to pay day
• CDL bonus program

What This Job Offers

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