Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician

Job Description

Receive, process, pack, and ship blood products/samples for hospital orders. Triage orders based on date and time needed, select and carefully pack life‑saving blood products with correct temperature regulation to ensure safe transport. Communicate with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors, and maintain product records to preserve traceability. Interact in a positive, proactive, customer‑focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times.

• 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.
• Perform data entry associated with manufacturing, labeling, storage, ordering, and shipping; maintain accurate physical and electronic 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.
• Make hospital deliveries as assigned.

Standard schedule: 2nd shift, 1 pm – 9:30 pm Mon‑Fri, rotating on‑call every 4th week, some weekends and holidays (24‑hour, 7‑day‑a‑week facility). Pay: $18.36 an hour plus additional shift differential for 2nd shift.

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

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. May be required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, and face shields.

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off:
  Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job 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.
• Disability and Insurance (short‑term and long‑term).
• Service awards and recognition.

The 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 applicable fair‑chance ordinances.