Per Diem position candidates must be available to work days or nights and pick up shifts based on organizational need.
Shift Differentials:
Extra $1.50/hr. after 7:00pm weekdays
Extra $2.00/hr. on 1st shift weekend
Extra $3.50/hr. on 2nd shift weekend
Position Overview
A Blood and Supply Transportation Courier is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of blood and blood components from The Blood Connection to transfusion facilities, as well as the delivery of raw materials and supplies to and from satellite centers and mobile collection sites. This role ensures accurate documentation, compliance with regulatory standards, and excellent customer service to maintain strong relationships with hospitals, satellite centers, and internal teams.
Essential Functions
Operational Support Tasks:
Loads vehicle with necessary materials and supplies
Ensures that all orders are delivered in a timely manner
Coordinates and performs routes and pickups to ensure timely processing and delivery
Accurately completes all paperwork or electronic documentation as required
Builds boxes for hospital deliveries
General Work Practices:
Practices good customer service relations with co-workers, clients, and the public
Maintains a clean and orderly work area
Operates company vehicles in a safe manner
Produces accurate, precise, and legible documentation at each level of the manufacturing and distribution process
Miscellaneous:
Required to drive and safely operate a vehicle in various weather conditions including, but not limited to, rain, heat, cold, and other adverse conditions.
Other duties as assigned or required
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Prior experience in a similar/related job preferred
Valid Driver’s License with no major infractions and dependable transportation
Acceptable level of competence with standard operating protocols used in the department and throughout the blood center in general
Good knowledge of operating Smart devices
Excellent customer services skills
Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to follow SOP in a heavily FDA regulated environment
Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously to patrons, donors, sponsors, and co-workers
Ability to work with all levels and in a diverse work environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and peers
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Sitting for an extended period of time
Bending and twisting
This position requires the ability to push and pull wheeled carts using controlled manual force. The work involves exertion evaluated based on the force applied rather than the total weight of the cart or materials being moved.
Employees are expected to request assistance or use mechanical aids as needed to ensure safe handling.