Mobile Blood Drive Assistant / Driver (Union)

About the Company 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 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 3:00AM and may extend as late as 11:00PM–12:00AM (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 3:00AM and may extend as late as 11:00PM–12:00AM (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) Benefits 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 Responsibilities 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. Qualifications 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 View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Employment Opportunity Vitalant is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send us an email to View email address on click.appcast.io to let us know the nature of your request. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vitalant