Warehouse Inventory Assistant

By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?

Job Description:

As a Warehouse Inventory Assistant, you will receive and process department orders to ensure the collection of blood supplies from a central warehouse location. This role involves basic receiving and shipping duties, stocking and processing blood-product supplies, and arranging and troubleshooting delivery logistics from our blood collection sites. You will also maintain a customer‑focused approach, interacting positively with internal and external customers.

• Inspect, verify and report discrepancies or damage of materials and supplies against receiving documents; store and stack materials to prescribed methods.
• Fulfill daily customer orders, prepare transportation documents, deliver materials and supplies to end users and/or departments.
• Operate Power Industrial Trucks (PIT) such as electric pallet jacks and various forklift equipment.
• Assist with systemwide electronic inventory management system data entry, reporting functions, and electronic inventory reconciliation processes.
• Work with the ordering department to assist in the ordering process.
• Cycle count supplies as needed.
• Collaborate with humanitarian partners to assist with disaster supplies when needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a regulated environment.
• Valid driver's license and clean DMV record may be required.
• Forklift operation certification may be required.
• Basic reading, writing, communication, math and computer skills.
• Ability to work on a team.

The pay rate is $17.17 per hour.

Requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended periods; lifting, pulling, pushing and moving objects up to 50 pounds; may work in walk‑in refrigerators/freezers; may be required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves and face shields.

• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
• PTO:
  Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure.
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays (six core and five floating).
• 401(k) with up to 6% match.
• Paid family leave.
• Employee Assistance.
• Disability and insurance (short 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 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.