Blood Storage and Distribution Technician

American Red Cross; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 18,923 - 26,951; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

PTO: Starting at 15 days a year

401(k) with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Service Awards and recognition

Job summary

The American Red Cross in Mobile, Alabama is seeking a full-time Distribution Technician responsible for receiving, processing, packing, and shipping blood products. This role involves ensuring quality standards are met, managing inventory, and interacting with hospital clients.

Qualified candidates should possess a high school diploma, with preferred experience in a regulatory or manufacturing environment, alongside strong computer and decision-making skills. Benefits include medical plans, PTO, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in a regulatory, distribution or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• 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.
• Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information.
• Identify and quarantine products that don't meet quality requirements.
• May make hospital deliveries as assigned.

Skills

Good computer skills

Attention to detail

Accurate documentation

Good decision-making skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Position: FULL-TIME with a variable/swing shift schedule. This department is 24 hours with 7 days of on‑call rotation every 4‑5 weeks. Weekend and Holiday rotation required.

You will be responsible 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 you're there. Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer‑focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times.

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 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.

Pay Information

$16.65 plus applicable shift differentials.

Training Requirements

Candidates must be able to train full time on day shift for the first 4-6 weeks of employment.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure.
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays.
• 401(k) with up to 6% match.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Employee Assistance.
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term.
• Service Awards and recognition.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Fair Chance

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.

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