Driver

The Driver will operate an American Red Cross vehicle to pick-up, deliver, and properly store products and other lightweight materials following assigned routes or as needed. The role includes supporting ARC Blood Services with transport and loading duties, ensuring safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean DMV record required.
• Previous experience with a messenger service or trucking company preferred.
• Ability to drive for long periods of time.
• Physical ability to frequently lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs unassisted.
• Ability to push carts weighing up to 100 pounds on flat flooring or ramps.
• Ability to stand for long periods, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch frequently.
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required including 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.
• Operational flexibility to meet sudden and unpredictable needs.

Skills

• Valid Driver's License
• Vehicle Operation
• Route navigation
• Load and unload materials
• Physical Lifting
• Cart handling
• Safety Compliance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Blood product transport
• Cold Chain Management
• Operational Flexibility
• Long-distance driving

Languages

English