American Red Cross: Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician – Maryland

Job Description

You will be responsible for receiving, processing, packing and 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, and maintain product records to preserve traceability.

• 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 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 do not meet quality requirements, and perform disposition of unacceptable product.
• Make hospital deliveries as assigned.

Second shift position. Sunday through Thursday. Monday‑Thursday: 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM. Sunday: 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM.

Base rate: $19.91 per hour. Shift differential: $2.25 per hour from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM; $3.00 per hour from 11:00 PM to 1:30 AM.

• High‑school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in a regulatory, distribution, or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good computer skills, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision‑making skills.
• Position may require a valid driver’s license.

Requires standing, stretching, stooping, and bending for extended periods. Lift, pull, push, and move objects 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, face shields, etc.

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off: starting at 15 days a year (based on role and tenure)
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays (six core holidays and five floating holidays)
• 401(k) with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability and Insurance:
  Short + Long Term

American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable state and local laws.