Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician

American Red Cross • Portland, OR

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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 triages orders according to the date and time needed, selects and carefully packs products with appropriate temperature-regulating materials, and helps ensure safe transport. The technician communicates with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors and maintains product records to preserve traceability. The position requires a positive, proactive, customer-focused approach with internal and external customers, along with reliable attendance and a commitment to supporting team members.

The technician ensures products and samples are suitable for distribution, manages inventory, prioritizes work to meet production and customer requirements, and enters and reviews accurate physical and electronic manufacturing records. The role also involves assessing products against quality standards, quarantining and disposing of unacceptable products, and may include hospital deliveries. The standard schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., with Monday and Tuesday off. Pay is $20 per hour.

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

• 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 and make decisions based on 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 perform disposition of unacceptable product.
• Make hospital deliveries as assigned.
• Communicate with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors.
• Attend each scheduled shift and interact positively and proactively 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 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