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 prioritizes orders by required date and time, selects and packs products with appropriate temperature-regulating materials for safe transport, communicates with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors, and maintains records to preserve product traceability. Team members are expected to attend scheduled shifts and interact positively, proactively, and compassionately with internal and external customers.

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. Pay is $19.30 per hour, with an additional $2.25 per hour for hours worked after 11:00 p.m.

Requirements

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

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 the manufacturing and shipping process.
• 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 from other departments to make decisions that meet time requirements and quality standards.
• Identify and quarantine products and samples that do not meet quality requirements, and disposition unacceptable product.
• Make hospital deliveries when assigned.
• Communicate with hospital clients, volunteers, vendors, and 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: 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
• Education Level: High school or GED