Distribution Technician - 3rd Shift

The Community Blood Center; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid holidays

403(b) retirement savings plan with matching contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Community Blood Center is looking for a full-time Distribution Technician for the 3rd shift in Appleton, Wisconsin. Responsibilities include the processing, preparation, labeling, storage, and distribution of blood components. On-the-job training is available for candidates without prior experience.

Qualifications include high school education and strong organizational skills. Benefits include health and dental insurance, PTO/Sick Time, a retirement savings plan, and more.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology is desirable.
• Ability to work with moderate to fluctuating loud noise levels.
• Physical requirements include standing, walking, moderate lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high‑quality components in a timely and efficient manner.
• Filter, store, label, ship, and irradiate blood components.
• Maintain a neat and clean work area.

Skills

Organizational skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school education or equivalency

Job description

Overview

Distribution Technician – 3rd Shift (Tuesday‑Friday, 10:30 p.m.–8:30 a.m.) at The Community Blood Center. This full‑time position performs laboratory functions involving the processing, preparation, labeling, storage, and distribution of blood components and non‑blood components. On‑the‑job training is provided for candidates with no prior experience.

Training & Schedule

Initial training occurs on the 1st or 2nd shift for 46 weeks, followed by transition to the 3rd shift schedule listed above.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high‑quality components in a timely and efficient manner.
• Recheck own work for accuracy and perform peer reviews of component and equipment records.
• Filter, store, label, ship, and irradiate blood components as applicable.
• Prepare recovered components for shipment.
• Perform required equipment maintenance and quality control on a timely basis.
• Practice proper customer service skills for dealing with both internal and external customers.
• May be responsible for on‑call delivery of blood to local customers in emergency situations.
• Monitor and evaluate temperature recording devices.
• Verify component inventories as directed by CBC SOPs.
• Accurately enter data into the computer system.
• Assist with training of new staff or new procedures.
• Maintain a neat and clean work area, and present a professional appearance.
• Appropriately separate and package biohazard waste.
• Account for economical use of materials and proper use of equipment.
• Comply with all policies and procedures outlined in the CBC Employee Handbook, CBC SOPs, or directives.
• Maintain current level of job‑related skills through in‑services, training sessions, and reading publications.

Qualifications

High school education or equivalency required. Knowledge of medical terminology desirable. Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to perform procedures and attend to detail. Skilled in accurate documentation with emphasis on detail. High level of assessment skills. Good telephone and interpersonal skills. Ability to work with moderate to fluctuating loud noise levels. Physical requirements include standing, walking, moderate lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, and bending. Exposure to potentially infectious agents, electrical equipment, and needles.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• PTO/Sick Time
• Paid holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with matching contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted YMCA membership
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee referral bonuses

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Community Blood Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability.