Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician (2nd Shift)

American Red Cross • Johnstown, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The American Red Cross is seeking a Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician for the 2nd shift. This role is crucial for ensuring the timely and safe distribution of life-saving blood products. You will be part of a global humanitarian network, contributing to a mission that impacts millions. The position involves receiving, processing, packing, and shipping blood products and samples for hospital orders, triaging orders based on urgency, and ensuring proper temperature regulation during transport. You will also communicate with clients, volunteers, and vendors, and maintain accurate records for traceability. As a team member, you are expected to show up for every shift and give your best, interacting positively and compassionately with both internal and external customers.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Good computer skills
• Attention to detail
• Accurate documentation
• Good decision-making skills
• Candidates must have flexibility to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Receiving, processing, packing, and shipping blood products/samples for hospital orders.
• Triage orders based on date and time needed.
• Select and carefully pack blood products with appropriate temperature-regulating products for safe transport.
• Communicate with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors.
• Maintain product records to preserve traceability.
• 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 do not meet quality requirements.
• 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