Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician

American Red Cross•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

The Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician receives, processes, packs, and ships blood products and samples for hospital orders. The role triages orders according to the date and time needed, selects and carefully packs products with appropriate temperature-regulating materials, and communicates with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors. The technician maintains product records to preserve traceability and works in a customer-focused, collaborative manner. The position ensures products and samples are suitable for release and distribution, supports inventory management, prioritizes work to meet production and customer requirements, and maintains accurate physical and electronic manufacturing records. It may include hospital deliveries. The standard schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 3:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Candidates must be able to train full-time, Monday through Friday on day shift, for the first 4–6 weeks of employment.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Attention to detail and accurate documentation.
  • Good decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work the stated schedule and train full-time on day shift for the first 4–6 weeks.
  • Position may require a valid driver's license.
  • 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.
  • May be required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, and face shields.

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.
  • Triage orders based on required dates and times and select appropriate temperature-regulating materials for safe transport.
  • Communicate with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors.
  • Maintain product records to preserve traceability.
  • Ensure products and samples are suitable for release and distribution while meeting production goals.
  • Perform inventory management throughout manufacturing and shipping.
  • 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 determine disposition of unacceptable product.
  • Make hospital deliveries as assigned.
  • Show up for every shift and interact positively, proactively, and with care and compassion toward internal and external customers.

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
  • Competitive compensation
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