Part Time Driver- weekends

American Red Cross • West St Paul, MN

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About The Position

The American Red Cross is seeking a customer-focused, compassionate part-time union Driver/Courier to deliver and return blood products and materials to internal and external customers. The role requires compliance with workplace safety policies and procedures and use of applicable protective equipment to prevent exposure to potentially infectious blood and body fluids. Team members are expected to attend every scheduled shift and interact positively and proactively with customers and employees, demonstrating care and compassion.

The standard schedule is 18–20 hours per week on weekends only. Common shifts include 1:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m., and 11:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; the schedule is provided four weeks in advance. New Employee Orientation requires full-time availability for three days, Monday through Wednesday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pay is $19.20 per hour, plus a $2.25-per-hour differential for hours worked from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Weekend hours receive an additional $1.25–$2.00 per hour depending on the shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and clean DMV record.
• Ability to drive for long periods.
• Ability to stand, stretch, stoop, and bend for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, pull, push, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in walk-in refrigerators or freezers for periods of time.
• Ability to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, and face shields when required.
• Full-time availability for the three-day New Employee Orientation, Monday through Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Operate a vehicle safely and within traffic laws to deliver blood products and materials.
• Verify orders, load vehicles, and maintain route supply inventory to support prompt deliveries.
• Document temporary storage and transportation of blood, blood products, and materials in accordance with internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Provide customer service and basic information while interacting positively and proactively with employees and customers.
• Maintain vehicle condition by keeping it clean and checking fluid and gas levels.
• Provide shipping and receiving support as directed.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and use applicable protective equipment.
• Attend every scheduled shift and contribute fully while on duty.

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.

What This Job Offers

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