Blood Storage & Distribution Technician- Part Time

Job Description

Blood Storage & Distribution Technician – Part Time

Union

Joining the American Red Cross is unique. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, growing your career within a movement that matters. You are cared for with competitive compensation and benefits, and you join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

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.

As a Red Cross Team member, you will take care of your team members – show up for every shift and give 100% while you’re there. Interact in a positive, proactive, and 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 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 provided 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.
• May make hospital deliveries as assigned.

Schedule
: 20 hours per week. Options include:

• 10 hours on Sundays and Mondays, or
• 8 hours on Sundays and Mondays plus 4 hours on another day (such as Friday or Saturday).

First 4 weeks, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm. Full‑time attendance is required.

Hourly: $19.23 plus any applicable shift differentials.

• 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 good decision‑making skills.
• Position may require a valid driver’s license.

Standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time 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, face shields, etc.

Medical, Dental, Vision plans;
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts; PTO starting at 15 days per year; holidays: 11 paid holidays; 401(k) with up to 6% match;
Paid Family Leave;
Employee Assistance;
Disability and Insurance; 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 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.

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