LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking an individual to join our team as a Part-Time Courier in Tuscaloosa, AL. This position is responsible for transporting blood and blood products to and from customers and other LifeSouth branches. This position is also responsible for preparing items for shipment, verifying, and keeping records on incoming and outgoing materials.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)

- Inspect delivery vehicle daily ensuring all supplies are present, cleanliness, it is in proper operating condition and in compliance with all state and local laws

- Package and deliver blood products to service area clients or to other transportation agencies

- Collect blood products from mobile drawing sites or area clients and deliver products to components laboratory

- Run errands, deliver documents, pick up supplies and transport small items for repair

- Load/unload and deliver materials to and/or from the branch and customers

- Operate hand truck to move shipments

Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED

- Valid driver’s license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements

- Must be able to work a varied schedule. Some night, weekend and on-call hours are required

- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

- Must be able to do basic math, including addition, subtraction, proportion, percentages, etc.

- Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, walking, lifting up to 70 pounds, grasping and repetitive motion. Lifting up to 70 pounds. Occasional stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, climbing, overhead lifting

- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

Our Mission

To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities.

This is a part-time position. Starting salary range is $13.00-$14.30 an hour Criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.