Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician

American Red Cross • Columbus, OH

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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 technician prioritizes orders by the date and time needed, selects and carefully packs products using appropriate temperature-regulating materials, communicates with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors, and maintains product records to preserve traceability. The role also involves assessing product suitability for distribution, managing inventory, meeting production and customer requirements, and maintaining accurate physical and electronic records. Hospital deliveries may be assigned.

This is a third-shift position scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, midnight to 8 a.m. The position requires standing, stretching, stooping, and bending for extended periods; moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and may involve time in walk-in refrigerators or freezers and wearing protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, and face shields.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure products and samples are suitable for release for 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 information and make decisions based on visual inspection 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 product.
• Make hospital deliveries when assigned.
• Communicate with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors.
• Show up for every shift and interact positively, proactively, and in a customer-focused manner with internal and external customers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid time off starting at 15 days a year, based on job type and tenure.
• 11 paid holidays: 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.

What This Job Offers

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