Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician at American Red Cross

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home.By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the worlds largest humanitarian networkJoin usWhere your Career is a Force for Good!Job Description:Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else its as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worlds largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional yet unassuming. Diverse yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters where success is measured in people helped communities made whole and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.When you choose to be a force for good youll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifes work with an ongoing mission thats bigger than all of us. As you care for others youre cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.Where Your Career is a Force for Good!WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:As a Blood Product Distribution Technician you will use advanced computer systems and software for receiving processing packing and shipping blood products/samples for hospital orders. You will triage the order based on date and time needed select and carefully pack life-saving blood products with the correct temperature regulating product to ensure safe transport. You will communicate with hospital clients volunteers and vendors and maintain product records to preserve traceability. As a Red Cross Team member you will take care of your team members show up for every shift and give 100% while youre there. Interact in a positive proactive and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers demonstrating care and compassion at all times.WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):Ensure products/samples are suitable for release for distribution while meeting production goals.Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing and shipping processPrioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.Perform data entry associated with further manufacturing labeling storage ordering and shipping; maintain and review accurate physical and electronic manufacturing recordsAnalyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information provided from other departments to meet time requirements and quality standards. Identify and quarantine products/samples that dont meet quality requirements and perform disposition of unacceptable productMay make hospital deliveries as assignedMay require flexibility to work a variable schedule that includes weekends & holidays to meet the needs of our hospitalsThe aforementioned responsibilities of the Distribution Technician describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.Pay Information: $24/per hour plus shift differential of an additional $2.25/hour for hours worked after 3pm. Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday 2:30-11pmWHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):High School diploma or equivalentTwo years experience in a regulatory distribution or manufacturing environment is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experienceGood computer skills; the ability to learn and navigate multiple types of software programs.Strong attention to detail accurate documentation and good decision-making skills. Position may require a valid drivers licensePhysical Requirements:Regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Frequently lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs unassisted. Frequently required to push carts weighing up to 100 pounds on flat flooring or ramps. Frequently required to stand for long periods walk stoop kneel or crouch. Able to withstand temperatures in a typical blood banking environment including refrigerators and freezers.BENEFITS FOR YOU:As a mission-based organization we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:Medical Dental Vision plansHealth Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending AccountsPTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenureHolidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays401K with up to 6% matchPaid Family LeaveEmployee AssistanceDisability and Insurance: Short Long TermService Awards and recognitionApply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make your career a force for good!The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.AmeriCorps the federal agency that brings people together through service and its partners the Peace Corps AmeriCorps Alums National Peace Corps Association and the Service Year Alliance launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.Interested in Volunteering Visit to learn more including our most-needed volunteer positions.To view the EEOC Summary of Rights click here: Summary of RightsRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Criminal Justice,Arm,Impromptu,ABB,Home Care,HSE Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1