Vitalant is where donors, talent and innovation meet to save and improve lives. We are seeking Union Drivers (Teamsters 727) to join the nation’s largest independent, nonprofit blood services provider exclusively focused on providing lifesaving blood and comprehensive transfusion medicine services for hospitals and their patients. We seek team members who want to make a difference in people’s lives while furthering their careers. At Vitalant we lead with our hearts to find a better way - join our vital team of dedicated individuals today!
What To Expect:
Schedule: Overnight Shift 1AM - 11AM/12PM (some flexibility required) -- This shift consists of driving to the Cleveland, Ohio and back, 4 days per week.
Pay: $16.75+ / Hourly + Overnight Shift Differential
To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired, we offer a full range of benefits for you and your dependents:
VITALANT OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE
Health, Dental and Vision InsuranceHSA, FSA and 410K retirement savings plansPaid Time OffCommuter benefitsShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Employee assistance program
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Responsible for the delivery, transport and pick-up of blood/blood products from hospitals, donor centers and mobile blood drives. Ensure that blood/blood products are transported according to AABB standards and prescribed SOP's. Accurately completes all documents associated with the delivery/pick-up. Communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Report and resolve any customer concern or discrepancies. Complete daily driver log and route sheets. Performs and documents weekly vehicle inspection. Assists with the training of new drivers. Other duties as assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receives direction from the dispatcher for hospital deliveries. Checks to ensure products are properly packed and the delivery location matches the products prior to leaving the blood center.Accurately completes all associated documents in accordance with established procedures. Loads Vitalant vehicle with designated equipment as indicated on route sheet.Maintains a consistent and professional level of communication with Customer Service Representatives as well as all Vitalant customers. Responsible for exemplary customer service, including reporting any customer complaints to supervisor/manager/director immediately.Complies with vehicle safety requirements, weekly vehicle inspections and maintenance.Observes rules of the road when driving assigned vehicle.Demonstrates care and safe operation of vehicle.Reports any issues pertaining to vehicle maintenance in a timely manner. Reports accidents/incidents immediately and completes required paperwork according to policy.Maintains a safe driving record.Prepares ice bags, organizes box room and cleans transportation coolers as needed/directedHigh School Diploma or GED Equivalent required6 months of similar experience preferred Clean driving record with valid driver's license requiredAble to lift 50+ lbs. with the assistance of a hand cart required