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
As a Union MUA, you will get to
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 60018Job Category:
Phlebotomy ServicesContact Information: [email protected]
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.

