Blood Collections Material Coordinator

American Red Cross•Peru, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The American Red Cross is seeking a Blood Collections Material Coordinator to support the collections operation by acquiring, distributing, and maintaining supplies and equipment used in the day-to-day blood collections operation. This role is also responsible for the delivery and return of materials to internal and external customers. Joining the American Red Cross means becoming a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network, working alongside exceptional individuals in a movement that matters. Success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to change lives for the better. You will have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path and align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. You will be cared for with competitive compensation and benefits, and join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills.
A current, valid driver's license with a good driving record is required.
Ability to carry moderate weight.
Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs.
Must be able to lift or move up to 75 pounds of weight; reach, bend, kneel, climb, push and pull; work in tight spaces.
Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and work with a variety of chemicals and solvents.
Basic computer skills are required.
Must be proficient with Microsoft office applications.

Nice To Haves

Prior warehouse or inventory experience a plus.
Prior inventory control experience.

Responsibilities

Manage blood collection equipment and supplies including boxes, labels and canteen supplies.
Prepare blood collection kits in accordance with established directives.
Take inventory and order supplies from the warehouse, maintaining collections’ supply and equipment area.
Fill order requisitions from mobile and fixed sites.
Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers.
May drive blood collection vehicles to load and unload required supplies and equipment where applicable and as needed.

Benefits

Paid-Training
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with up to 6% company match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition