Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician
Company: American Red Cross
Location: Tucson
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
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Candidate Home.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?Join us-Where your Career is a Force
for Good!Job Description:WHY CHOOSE US?As one of the nation's
premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is
dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States
and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the
world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a
meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you
share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent
career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.We
are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering
our 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.
Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for
making a difference.The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural
and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From
the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource
Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja
African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and
the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections,
mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and
opinions.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
- 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 assignedThe aforementioned
responsibilities of the Distribution Technician describe the
general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive
list.Standard Schedule: Day Shift Sunday - Thursday 0600-1430Pay
Information: $15.75 per hourWHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
- 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 licenseWHAT WILL GIVE YOU
THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications): Must be flexible
with hours and days. We are open 24 hours/365 days, including
holidays, which new staff will work. The candidate needs to be
amiable with a good attitude. This position is a lot of delivery
driving, going in and out of hospitals, and is customer facing.
Being on-time is extremely important. 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:We take care of
you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based
organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great
work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and
work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities
at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.* Medical, Dental
Vision plans* Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending
Accounts* PTO + Holidays* 401K with 5% match* Paid Family Leave*
Employee Assistance* Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term*
Service Awards and recognitionApply 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.Interested in Volunteering?Life's emergencies
don't stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who
represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and
alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by
volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to
use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on
generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill
our lifesaving mission.Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn
more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.To view the
EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
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