Job Description
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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 assigned

The aforementioned responsibilities of the Distribution Technician describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.
Standard Schedule : 2nd shift Mon-Fri 3pm-11:30pm
Pay Information : $20.00 an hour plus shift differential.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
WHAT 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 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.