Blood Collections Material Coordinator

American Red Cross • Kalamazoo, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The American Red Cross is seeking a Blood Collections Material Coordinator to provide support to the collections operation. This role involves acquiring, distributing, and maintaining supplies and equipment essential for daily blood collections. The coordinator will also be responsible for delivering and returning materials to both internal and external customers. This position offers paid training, with prior warehouse or inventory experience being a plus. Joining the American Red Cross means becoming part of the world's largest humanitarian network, contributing to a mission that helps millions and fosters personal career growth within a supportive community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills are required.
• A current, valid driver's license with a good driving record is required.
• Ability to carry moderate weight is required.
• 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 inventory control experience a plus.

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

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED