Inventory Blood Representative/Courier-Temporary To Permanent

Oklahoma Blood Institute•Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Blood Institute is seeking an Inventory Blood Representative/Courier to deliver, retrieve, distribute, and transport processed and unprocessed blood, blood products, donor and patient samples, derivatives, equipment, specimens, and supplies. Deliveries and pickups serve hospitals, mobile blood drives, centers, clinics, doctor's offices, and research facilities. The role is based in Little Rock, Arkansas, and is listed as full-time temporary to permanent. The schedule is 4:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with Thursdays and every other weekend off. Compensation is $15.00–$20.00, based on education and/or experience, plus shift differential and holiday pay. The position requires safe driving in severe weather and at all hours of the day and night, including while pulling a trailer. The employee must be available and able to respond to scheduled on-call assignments and must be able to lift at least 60 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid driver's license with zero points on the driving record.
No moving violations or accidents within the last three years; a copy of the driving record must be provided before hiring.
Ability to safely drive a vehicle while pulling a trailer.
Comfort driving in severe weather during all hours of the day and night.
Ability to lift at least 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

Deliver, retrieve, distribute, and transport blood products, samples, equipment, specimens, and supplies as necessary.
Process and prepare orders for distribution of blood and blood components for customers as appropriate.
Retrieve and secure products from assigned locations at closing, including confirming products are boxed and taken to the main center and checking platelet rotators and empty boxes.
Be available and respond to scheduled on-call assignments.
Coordinate with satellites and mobile blood drives for product pickups.
Conduct minor maintenance and upkeep of vehicles and equipment used in daily operations.
Perform quality control and maintain equipment as appropriate.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or management.