Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician

American Red Cross • Maryland Heights, MO

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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 involves prioritizing orders by date and time needed, selecting and carefully packing products with appropriate temperature-regulating materials, and communicating with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors. The technician maintains product records to preserve traceability and helps ensure products are safe and suitable for distribution.

The position requires meeting production and customer requirements while following quality standards and maintaining accurate physical and electronic records. It may also involve making hospital deliveries when assigned. The standard schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Paid training is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for approximately four weeks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good computer skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Position may require a valid driver's license.
• 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.
• 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

• Receive, process, pack, and ship blood products and samples for hospital orders.
• Prioritize orders according to the date and time products are needed.
• Select and pack blood products with appropriate temperature-regulating materials for safe transport.
• Communicate with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors.
• Maintain product records to preserve traceability.
• Ensure products and samples are suitable for release for distribution while meeting production goals.
• Apply 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 information, including visual inspections and details 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 when assigned.
• Show up for scheduled shifts and interact positively and proactively with internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion.

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: 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.
• Paid training.

What This Job Offers

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