Job Information
American Red Cross Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician - Chicago, IL in Chicago, Illinois
468587BR
Auto req ID:
468587BR
Company:
American Red Cross
Job Code:
HealthSafety HealthSafety
Job Description:
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers . If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
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: Tuesday - Saturday 3:00PM - 11:30PM
Pay Information: $18.00 per hour, plus applicable shift differential for working 2nd shift and on the weekends.
MUST BE ABLE TO TRAIN ON FIRST SHIFT (MONDAY - FRIDAY) FOR THE FIRST 4-6 WEEKS
Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.
Position Title:
Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician - Chicago, IL
Job Category:
Technician
Minimum Education Required:
High School/GED
City*:
Chicago
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.
State*:
Illinois