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.

Compensation Considerations:
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: $19.25+ based on experience (+$3 additional for CDL)

Work Shift (if applicable):
Shift 1 (United States of America)

Job Description:

Vitalant is seeking a Mobile Unit Assistant 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: $19.25+ 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

• Maintain a great rapport and customer service 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 using company vehicle.
• 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.
• Assist blood donors in adverse reaction area.

• 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: careers@vitalant.org

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.