Blood Storage and Distribution Technician

American Red Cross • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Blood Storage and Distribution Technician receives, processes, packs, and ships blood products and samples for hospital orders. The technician triages orders according to required dates and times, selects and carefully packs products with appropriate temperature-regulating materials for safe transport, communicates with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors, and maintains records to preserve product traceability.

The role ensures products and samples meet release requirements, supports production goals and inventory management, prioritizes work to meet customer and production needs, and maintains accurate physical and electronic manufacturing records. The position may also involve hospital deliveries. It is a full-time, second-shift role scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The first four weeks are mandatory training, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

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 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.
• 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 information and visual inspections to meet time requirements and quality standards.
• Identify and quarantine products or samples that do not meet quality requirements, and disposition unacceptable products.
• Make hospital deliveries when assigned.
• Communicate with hospital clients, volunteers, vendors, and internal and external customers in a positive, proactive, customer-focused manner.
• Attend required training for the first four weeks, with full attendance.

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, 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
• Competitive compensation

What This Job Offers

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