Courier Job at American Red Cross in Portland

Overview

We are seeking a customer-focused individual to drive an American Red Cross vehicle to pick up, deliver and properly store blood products and other lightweight materials following an assigned route or on an as-needed basis to internal and external customers. You may 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a 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 vehicle conditions by keeping it 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 exhaustive list.

Schedule and Compensation

Standard Schedule: 7 pm–3:30 am Thursday through Saturday. This position will work approximately 24 hours per week.

Pay Information: $18.00 per hour, plus an additional $2.25/hour for hours worked after 3:00 pm.

What You Need To Succeed

• High School or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean DMV record required.
• Good customer service skills.
• Previous experience with a messenger service or trucking company is a plus.
• 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 10–50 lbs 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

As a mission-based organization, we offer a comprehensive package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short & Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

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