Part-Time Courier

American Red Cross•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Courier drives an American Red Cross vehicle to pick up, deliver, and properly store blood products and other lightweight materials along an assigned route or as needed. The role also supports American Red Cross Blood Services with additional transportation and loading duties. Couriers are expected to show up for every shift, give their full effort, and interact positively and compassionately with internal and external customers. The position is scheduled for 16 hours per week on Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 PM to 2:30 AM. The hourly pay rate is $17.05, with an additional weekend shift differential of $3.50–$5.00 per hour for hours worked on the weekend. New employees must attend New Employee Orientation for the first three days of employment, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; remaining training is on the job.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license and clean DMV record.
Ability to drive for long periods.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Frequently lift and/or move objects weighing 10–50 pounds unassisted.
Frequently push carts weighing up to 100 pounds on flat flooring or ramps.
Frequently stand for long periods and walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch; occasionally sit and climb or balance.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.
Ability to withstand temperatures in a typical blood banking environment, including refrigerators and freezers.
May be required to climb step ladders.
Operational flexibility to meet sudden and unpredictable needs.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with a messenger service or trucking company.

Responsibilities

Operate a vehicle to deliver blood products and materials safely and in compliance with traffic laws.
Prepare for deliveries by verifying orders, loading vehicles, and maintaining route supply inventory to support prompt delivery.
Document temporary storage and transportation of blood, blood products, and materials in accordance with internal and external regulatory requirements.
Provide customer service by sharing basic information and interacting positively and proactively with employees.
Maintain vehicle condition by keeping it clean and checking fluid and gas levels.
Provide shipping and receiving support as directed.
Perform additional transportation and loading duties to support ARC Blood Services.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Health Spending Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid time off starting at 15 days per year, based on job type and tenure.
11 paid holidays: six core holidays and five floating holidays.
401(k) with up to 6% match.
Paid family leave.
Employee assistance.
Short- and long-term disability and insurance.
Service awards and recognition.
Weekend shift differential of $3.50–$5.00 per hour for hours worked on the weekend.