Hospital Services Storage and Distribution Technician

About the Role

Joining the American Red Cross means becoming a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. As a Blood Storage & Distribution Technician, you will be responsible for receiving, processing, packing, and shipping blood products and samples for hospital orders. You will triage orders based on urgency, carefully pack life-saving blood products with temperature-regulating materials, and ensure safe transport. This role involves communicating with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors while maintaining accurate product records for traceability.

As a Red Cross team member, you will show up for every shift, give 100% effort, and interact positively and proactively with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products and 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 or samples that don’t meet quality requirements, and perform disposition of unacceptable product.
• May make hospital deliveries as assigned.

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.
• Must be able to lift, pull, push, and move objects of up to 50 pounds.
• May work in walk-in refrigerators/freezers for periods of time.
• May be required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, and face shields.

Schedule

Standard Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.

Training Schedule: Candidates must be able to train full-time on day shift (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM) for the first 4–6 weeks of employment.

Pay

$19.00 per hour plus applicable shift differentials ($2.00 more per hour for Saturday hours).

Note: American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location where the work is primarily performed. Other factors, such as skills, experience, and comparisons to others in the role, may also determine your actual salary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 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.