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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 world's largest humanitarian network?
Job Description:
Blood Product & Distribution Technician
(Union)
Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else. You become a vital
part of the world’s 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.
When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower
your growth along a purposeful career path. As you dedicate yourself to
caring for others, you are embraced with generous compensation and
benefits, and you become part of a community that cherishes and values
you both professionally and personally.
Where Your Career is a Force for Good!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
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.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD:
Key Responsibilities
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Ensure products/samples are suitable for release for distribution, while
meeting production goals.
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Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing
and shipping process
- Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
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Perform data entry associated with further manufacturing, labeling, storage,
ordering, and shipping; maintain and review accurate physical and
electronic manufacturing records
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Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information
provided from other departments to meet time requirements and quality
standards.
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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.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
- High School diploma or equivalent
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Two years’ experience in a regulatory, distribution or manufacturing
environment is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and
experience
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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 FOR YOU:
As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support
to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:
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Medical, Dental Vision plans
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Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
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PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
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Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five
floating holidays
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Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
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Service Awards and recognition
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to
make a difference every day.
The American Red Cross is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an
EONS
partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of
organizations.
Interested in Volunteering?
Visit
redcross.org/volunteertoday
to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
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