Lead Blood Storage and Distribution Technician

  • American Red Cross
  • Richmond, Virginia
  • Feb 14, 2024
Manufacturing

Job Description

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Job Description:

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 serveOur 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: 

As a Lead technician, 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. You will also be expected to provide support, development, and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers, as well as assume operational supervisory responsibilities, as directed. 

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 are suitable for release for distribution, while meeting production goals.    

  • Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing and shipping process, while prioritizing 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 that don’t meet quality requirements, and perform disposition of unacceptable product   

  • May make hospital deliveries as assigned   

  • Assume operational supervisory responsibilities when designated by a supervisor. Participate in training of staff.  On-call work may be required.  

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

 

Standard Schedule: Monday - Friday 11:00AM-7:30PM, with one weekend per month

Pay Information: $21.25 per hour

There is a shift differential of $1.75 per hour from 3pm-11pm and $2.25 per hour from 11pm-7am. And an extra $1.00 per hour for any weekend hours.

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: 

  • High School diploma or equivalent 

  • Four years’ experience in a regulatory, distribution or manufacturing environment is required; 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  

 

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 recognition 

Protected by law.

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.

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.

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