Full Time Courier- Afternoons/Evenings - Military Veterans

Why Choose Us?   

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. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good. 

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve.  Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.   

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.  

What you Need to Know: 

We are seeking a customer-focused, compassionate individual to drive an American Red Cross vehicle to pick-up, deliver and properly store products and other lightweight materials following an assigned route or on an as-needed basis. You would also perform additional transport or loading duties to support ARC Blood Services.  

As a Red Cross Team member, you will 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  

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD:  

Key Responsibilities: 

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.   

The aforementioned responsibilities describe the general nature of the position and are not an extensive list 

 Pay Information: Hourly rate is $18.85 plus shift differential pay for hours worked after 3:00 pm ($1.75-$2.75 more per hour)

Schedule: This is a full-time (40 hours), Monday-Friday, position driving from our Madison location to our Steven's Point location.

Expected shifts:

Monday & Tuesday- start time is around 4:45 with a return time of 11:45 pm; Shift ends at 12:15 am.

Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday- start time is around 2:00 pm with a return time of 9:00 pm; Shift ends at 9:30 pm.

Training: Training will be the first few weeks of employment. For the first week, Monday- Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm is required.

Position requires a valid driver's license and clean driving record. You must be willing to drive in inclement weather and after dark.

What you Need to Succeed: 

High School or equivalent required.  

Valid driver’s license and clean DMV record required 

 accommodation  

Previous experience with a messenger service or trucking company preferred.  

Ability to drive for long periods of time.  

Physical Requirements:   

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.  

Benefits for You! 

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.  

Medical, Dental Vision plans  

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts  

PTO + Holidays  

401K with 4% match  

Paid Family Leave  

Employee Assistance  

Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term  

Service Awards and recognition  

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