Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician - 1st shift

American Red Cross; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Paid family leave

Employee assistance

Disability insurance

Service awards

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a Distribution Technician to support warehouse operations in Wisconsin. You will ensure products are suitable for release, manage inventory, and perform data entry for manufacturing, labeling, storage, and shipping.

You will analyze information from multiple departments to meet time and quality standards, quarantine nonconforming items, and may handle hospital deliveries as needed. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years' experience in a regulatory, distribution or manufacturing environment is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good computer skills, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision‑making skills.
• Position may require a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products/samples are suitable for release for distribution, while meeting production goals.
• Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing and shipping process.
• Prioritize 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 records.
• Analyze 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 don't meet quality requirements, and perform disposition of unacceptable product.
• May make hospital deliveries as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Computer literacy

Decision making

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products/samples are suitable for release for distribution, while meeting production goals.
• Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing and shipping process.
• Prioritize 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 records.
• Analyze 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 don't meet quality requirements, and perform disposition of unacceptable product.
• May make hospital deliveries as assigned.

The aforementioned responsibilities of the Distribution Technician describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years' experience in a regulatory, distribution or manufacturing environment is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good computer skills, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision‑making skills.
• Position may require a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements

Requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods. Lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds. May work in walk‑in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time. May be required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc.

Schedule

Standard schedule: Sunday–Thursday OR Tuesday–Saturday 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm.

Training

First 4‑6 weeks of employment; Monday–Friday, regular daytime hours (ex: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm).

Pay Information

• Training: $18.30 per hour.
• Weekday hours: $18.30 – $20.05 per hour.
• Weekend hours: $19.55 – $21.05 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
• PTO + Holidays.
• 401K with 4% match.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Employee Assistance.
• Short & Long Term Disability and Insurance.
• Service Awards and recognition.