3rd Shift Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician

American Red Cross • Nashville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The American Red Cross is seeking a 3rd Shift Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician. This role is crucial for ensuring the timely and safe distribution of blood products to hospitals. You will be responsible for receiving, processing, packing, and shipping blood products/samples for hospital orders, triaging orders based on urgency, and selecting appropriate temperature-regulating products for safe transport. The position also involves communicating with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors, and maintaining accurate product records for traceability. As a team member, you are expected to show up for every shift and give 100%, interacting positively and proactively with internal and external customers with care and compassion.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Good computer skills, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision-making skills.
• Candidates must be able to train full time on day shift for the first 4-6 weeks of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ experience in a regulatory, distribution or manufacturing environment is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Position may require a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Ensure products/samples are suitable for release for distribution, while meeting production goals.
• Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing and shipping process.
• Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
• Perform data entry associated with further manufacturing, labeling, storage, ordering, and shipping; maintain and review accurate physical and electronic manufacturing records.
• Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information provided from other departments to meet time requirements and quality standards.
• Identify and quarantine products/samples that don’t meet quality requirements, and perform disposition of unacceptable product.
• May make hospital deliveries as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental 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 comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with up to 6% 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