Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician

American Red Cross • Johnstown, PA

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About The Position

The Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician receives, processes, packs, and ships blood products and samples for hospital orders. The role prioritizes orders according to the date and time needed, selects appropriate temperature-regulating materials, and carefully packs products to ensure safe transport. The technician communicates with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors and maintains product records to preserve traceability.

The position ensures products and samples are suitable for distribution, supports production goals, manages inventory, and maintains accurate physical and electronic manufacturing records. It requires a customer-focused, proactive approach and may include making hospital deliveries. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility to work other days and hours, including weekends and holidays, based on departmental needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good computer skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Good decision-making skills.
• A valid driver's license may be required.
• Ability to stand, stretch, stoop, and bend for extended periods; lift, pull, push, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and work in walk-in refrigerators or freezers for periods of time.
• Ability to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, and face shields when required.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in a regulatory, distribution, or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, pack, and ship blood products and samples for hospital orders.
• Prioritize orders based on the date and time products are needed.
• Select and use appropriate temperature-regulating products to ensure safe transport.
• Ensure products and samples are suitable for release for distribution while meeting production goals.
• Perform inventory management throughout the manufacturing and shipping process.
• Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
• Enter data related to further manufacturing, labeling, storage, ordering, and shipping.
• Maintain and review accurate physical and electronic manufacturing records.
• Analyze visual inspections and information from other departments to meet time requirements and quality standards.
• Identify and quarantine products or samples that do not meet quality requirements, and disposition unacceptable products.
• Communicate with hospital clients, volunteers, vendors, and internal and external customers in a positive, proactive, customer-focused manner.
• Show up for assigned shifts and support team members.
• Make hospital deliveries as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid time off starting at 15 days per year, based on job type and tenure.
• 11 paid holidays, comprising six core holidays and five floating holidays.
• 401(k) with up to 6% match.
• Paid family leave.
• Employee assistance.
• Short- and long-term disability and insurance.
• Service awards and recognition.

What This Job Offers

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