Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician

American Red Cross • Cleveland, 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 role triages orders according to the date and time needed, selects and carefully packs products with appropriate temperature-regulating materials for safe transport, communicates with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors, and maintains product records to preserve traceability. The technician ensures products and samples are suitable for distribution, supports inventory management and production goals, and makes decisions to meet time requirements and quality standards. A valid driver’s license may be required, and the position may include hospital deliveries as assigned.

This is a second-shift position, scheduled from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The typical schedule includes four weekdays and one weekend day each week. Pay is $19.00 per hour, plus a $2.25-per-hour shift differential.

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; lift, pull, push, and move objects 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

• Ensure products and samples are suitable for release for distribution while meeting production goals.
• Use good inventory management practices 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 provided by 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 as assigned.
• Show up for each shift and interact positively, proactively, and with a customer-focused, caring 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 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