3rd Shift Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, working alongside welcoming individuals who are exceptional yet unassuming, diverse yet united. Here, your career grows within a movement that matters, where success is measured by lives helped and communities strengthened. You’ll align your work with a mission bigger than all of us, supported by mentors who empower your growth and a community that values you both at work and away from it.

About the role

You will be responsible for receiving, processing, packing, and shipping blood products/samples for hospital orders. This includes triaging orders based on urgency, carefully packing life-saving blood products with temperature-regulating materials to ensure safe transport, and communicating with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors. You will also maintain product records to preserve traceability and may make hospital deliveries as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products/samples are suitable for release for distribution while meeting production goals.
• Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing and shipping process.
• Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
• Perform data entry associated with further manufacturing, labeling, storage, ordering, and shipping; maintain and review accurate physical and electronic manufacturing records.
• Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information from other departments to meet time requirements and quality standards.
• Identify and quarantine products/samples that don’t meet quality requirements, and perform disposition of unacceptable product.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in a regulatory, distribution, or manufacturing environment is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good computer skills, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and strong decision-making skills.
• Position may require a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing, stretching, stooping, and bending for extended time periods.
• Lift, pull, push, and move objects of up to 50 pounds.
• May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time.
• May be required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, and face shields.

Schedule

Sunday - Thursday, 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM. Candidates must be able to train full time on day shift for the first 4-6 weeks of employment.

Pay

$20.81 per hour plus applicable shift differentials. Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors, such as skills, experience, and comparisons to other employees in the role, may also be considered.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid time off: Starting at 15 days a year, based on job type and tenure.
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays (six core holidays and five floating holidays).
• 401K with up to 6% match.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Insurance.
• Service Awards and recognition.