Mobile Blood Drive Assistant / Driver (Union)

At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.

Work Shift (if applicable):

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Job Description:

Vitalant is seeking a Mobile Unit Assistant (Union) dedicated to making a positive difference. If you are customer-focused and impact-inspired to help others, making a difference is vital for you, you will experience a career built on purpose, an organization created to care, and a team committed to lead – together.


Your impact as a Mobile Unit Assistant (U) is vital. As a member of our Teamsters 727 Union MUA team, you will support Vitalant's life-saving mission by facilitating the packing, transporting and assembly of equipment for on-location blood drives, along with blood/blood product delivery to donor centers and mobile blood drives. Every day you will be making a measurable difference in your community and surrounding areas by being an integral part of the mobile blood drive team!

What to Expect

Schedule:

Full-Time, Schedule Varies. Candidates must be flexible and available to work early morning and late evening hours depending on blood drive locations and operational needs. Shifts may begin as early as 3:00 AM and may extend as late as 11:00 PM–12:00 AM (not in the same day). Scheduled shifts are typically 11–12 hours in length and may occasionally be longer for drives located farther from the center to account for travel time.

Starting Pay: $19.00+ based on experience (+$3 additional for CDL)

Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K + 5% company match
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance
• Free short-and-long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Resource Groups
• Recognition and perks

As a Union MUA, you will get to

• Maintain a great rapport with donors and donor care staff for on-location blood drives.
• Successfully deliver and transport blood drive supplies and/or equipment needed for on-location blood drives.
• Demonstrate safe operation of company vehicle.
• Manage the safe handling, cleaning, and tracking of biowaste.
• Drive company vehicle (box, full-size van, or mobile blood drive bus a possibility)
• Maintain appearance of donor refreshment areas for on-location blood drives.
• Use exceptional problem-solving skills to manage weather-related driving issues as they arise.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 6 months of similar experience preferred
• Able to pass DOT Physical or currently have DOT Medical Certificate
• Clean driving record with valid Illinois Class B or D Driver's License (CDL preferred)
• Able to lift 50-75+ lbs.with the assistance of a hand cart

Location:

5505 Pearl Street Rosemont, IL 60018

Job Category:

Phlebotomy Services

Contact Information: [email protected]

If you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together.