Blood Product Storage and Distribution Techncian

American Red Cross • Charleston, SC

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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 the date and time they are needed, selects and packs products with appropriate temperature-regulating materials, and communicates with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors. The technician maintains product records to preserve traceability and ensures products and samples meet requirements for release and distribution.

The position requires accurate data entry and recordkeeping, inventory management, and coordination of work to meet production and customer needs. Technicians inspect products, make decisions using information from other departments, and identify, quarantine, and disposition products or samples that do not meet quality requirements. Hospital deliveries may be assigned.

The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with rotating weekends and on-call duties required. The employee must be able to train on first shift for approximately 4–6 weeks. The role may involve working in walk-in refrigerators or freezers and wearing protective clothing. A valid driver’s license may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good computer skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Ability to stand, stretch, stoop, and bend for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, pull, push, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in walk-in refrigerators or freezers for periods of time.
• Ability to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, and face shields.
• Must be able to train on first shift for approximately 4–6 weeks.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.

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 when products are needed and meet production and customer requirements.
• Select and pack products with appropriate temperature-regulating materials to ensure safe transport.
• Communicate with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner.
• Ensure products and samples are suitable for release and distribution while meeting production goals and quality standards.
• Maintain good inventory management practices throughout manufacturing and shipping.
• Enter data related to further manufacturing, labeling, storage, ordering, and shipping.
• Maintain and review accurate physical and electronic manufacturing records to preserve traceability.
• Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspections and information provided by other departments.
• Identify and quarantine products or samples that do not meet quality requirements, and disposition unacceptable products.
• Make hospital deliveries as assigned.
• Show up for scheduled shifts and interact with internal and external customers with care and compassion.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off starting at 15 days a year, based on job type and tenure
• 11 paid holidays, including 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