Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician

By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?Join us-Where your Career is a Force for GoodJob Description:WHY CHOOSE US?Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else -it'sas much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measuredinpeople helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.When you choose to be a force for good,you'llhave mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing missionthat'sbigger than all of us. As you care for others,you'recared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.Where Your Career is a Force for GoodWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:You willbe responsible forreceiving, processing,packingand shipping blood products/samples for hospital orders. You will triage the order based on date and time needed, select and carefully pack life-saving blood products with the correct temperature regulating product to ensure safe transport.You will communicate with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors, andmaintainproduct records to preserve traceability.As a Red Cross Team member, you will take care of your team members - show up for every shift and give 100% whileyou'teract in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times.WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCEFORGOOD:Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure products/samples are suitable for release for distribution, while meeting production goals.Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing and shipping processPrioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.Perform data entry associated with further manufacturing, labeling, storage, ordering, and shipping;maintainand reviewaccuratephysical and electronic manufacturing recordsAnalyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information provided from other departments to meet time requirements and quality standards.Identifyand quarantine products/samples thatdon'tmeet quality requirements, and perform disposition of unacceptable productMay make hospital deliveries as assignedTheaforementioned responsibilitiesof the Distribution Technician describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.Standard Schedule:This is a third shift position working Sunday through Thursday 12am - 8am.Pay Information:$18.36 per hour. There is a shift differential from 12am-7am of $3.00 per hour.WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:High School diploma or equivalentTwo years' experience in a regulatory, distribution or manufacturing environment is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experienceGood computer skills, attention to detail,accuratedocumentation, and good decision-making skills.Position may require a valid driver's licensePhysical Requirements:Requires standing, stretching,stoopingand bending for extended time periods.Lift, pull,pushand move objects of up to 50 pounds.May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time.May berequiredto wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc.BENEFITS FOR YOU:As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support

Created: 2025-11-25