Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician

About the role

Joining the American Red Cross means becoming part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, helping millions of lives each year. In this position you will receive, process, pack, and ship blood products and samples for hospital orders. You will triage orders by date and time needed, select and carefully pack life‑saving blood products with appropriate temperature‑regulating materials, communicate with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors, and maintain product records to preserve traceability. The role requires a positive, proactive, and customer‑focused attitude, demonstrating care and compassion at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure products/samples are suitable for release for distribution while meeting production goals.
• Perform good inventory management practices throughout manufacturing and shipping.
• Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
• Enter data related to manufacturing, labeling, storage, ordering, and shipping; maintain accurate physical and electronic records.
• Analyze visual inspections and information from other departments to meet time and quality standards.
• Identify and quarantine products/samples that do not meet quality requirements and disposition unacceptable product.
• May make hospital deliveries as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in a regulatory, distribution, or manufacturing environment preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good computer skills, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and sound decision‑making abilities.
• Valid driver’s license (position may require driving for deliveries).
• Physical ability to stand, stretch, stoop, and bend for extended periods; lift, pull, push, and move objects up to 50 lb.
• Ability to work in walk‑in refrigerator/freezers and wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, and face shields as needed.

Pay

$20.81 per hour plus applicable shift differentials. Salary is aligned to the specific geographic location and may be adjusted based on skills, experience, and comparison to other employees in the role.

Schedule

Standard schedule: Sunday – Thursday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Candidates must be able to train full‑time on day shift for the first 4–6 weeks of employment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid time off starting at 15 days per year (based on job type and tenure).
• 11 paid holidays (six core holidays and five floating holidays).
• 401(k) with up to 6 % employer match.
• Paid family leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Service awards and recognition.