Life-Saving Blood Product Logistics Technician

American Red Cross; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible

PTO: 15 days

11 paid holidays

401K with match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability insurance

Service awards

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a Distribution Technician to receive, pack, and ship hospital blood products, ensuring correct temperature control and traceability. You will triage orders by priority, communicate with hospitals and volunteers, and maintain precise records while supporting a reliable supply chain.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Good computer skills

Decision making

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking a Distribution Technician to receive, pack, and ship hospital blood products, ensuring correct temperature control and traceability. You will triage orders by priority, communicate with hospitals and volunteers, and maintain precise records while supporting a reliable supply chain.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.