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Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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Job Information

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Courier:LPW:62:T2 in Ocala, Florida

Veterans Preference

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently looking for an individual to join our team as aCourierinOcala, FL. 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 for required travel. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred
  • Must be able to work a varied schedule. Some night, weekend and on-call hours are required
  • Ability to communicate in 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
  • Employer conductsDrug Testing/Screening, Background Checks, Reference Checks, Motor Vehicle Record Check and Pre-Employment Physical.

Work Schedule: Full-time

Salary:$14.00-$15.50 per hour. DOE

OUR BENEFITS:

  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
  • Medical, dental and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
  • Medical premium discount based on rate of pay
  • Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
  • Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
  • Holiday premium paid on certain holidays (for hourly staff in operations)
  • Overnight shift differential paid to Hospital Services staff
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
  • Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees and 403b offered
  • Access to wages prior to pay day
  • CDL bonus program

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.

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 ac ommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

For instructions on how to apply, please click on the green "Apply" button.

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