Distribution Technician - 1st Shift

2900 College Dr, Kettering, OH 45420, USA

Posted Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Solvita comes from “sol” meaning sun and “vita” meaning life. As sunlight nurtures new life, we take the donor gift and transform it into new hope, bringing the light of healing to patients around the globe in need of tissue transplants.

Because we believe that everyone deserves more time to live life to its fullest.

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Reports To:
Distribution Supervisor

(Exempt or Non-Exempt)

Distribution Technicians play a pivotal role towards the success of our mission; to save and enhance lives. Every year, hundreds of thousands of our grafts are distributed world-wide from our Kettering facility, and the primary purpose of a Distribution Technician is to fulfill those orders both accurately and efficiently. Grafts are shipped both frozen and ambiently via ground and air. Collectively the team will also assist Customer Service in their mission to distribute The Gift to its recipients.

This is a 10-hour, four day week position, Monday - Thursday .

• Responsible for inspecting, packing, and shipping of tissue for distribution.
• Responsible for stocking newly released inventory.
• Assist in regular inventory verification.
• Responsible for maintaining shipping data base of customers.
• Assist in the bulk mailing of marketing packets.
• Ensure the Distribution area is kept orderly and that Distribution functions are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Responsible for reviewing all related paperwork generated by Distribution to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, work instructions and applicable regulations.
• Participate in the on-call rotation schedule required for the emergency ordering process and alarm systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) preferred
• Must be able to follow directions and serve as a team member.
• Must be able to report numbers accurately and monitor error control.

• Heavy lifting required.
• Must be able to meet the required physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Associates Degree
• At least six (6) months experience in a leadership or management role.
• Previous training experience
• * For those interested in being assigned to drive company vehicle, in circumstances where courier is unavailable to drop off shipments to Fed Ex/UPS locations, a valid drivers license and ability to be covered on company insurance policy would be required.

Physical Demand

Performs over 65% of time

Frequent

Performs 34%-65% of time

Occasional

Performs up to 33% of time

N/A

Stand

X

Climb:

Sit

X

Ladders

X

Walk

X

X

Pull

X

Poles

X

Push

X

Visual Activity:

X

Computer

X

X

Peripheral

X

Twist

X

Distance (clear vision >20’)

X

Balance

X

Close (clear vision