American National Red Cross · Burlingame, CA

Technician, Manufacturing Distribution at American National Red Cross — Burlingame, CA

Full-timeBurlingame, CAPosted 2026-07-15Apply on Workday

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

As a Blood Product Distribution Technician you will use advanced computer systems and software 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.

  • Ensure blood 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
  • May require flexibility to work a variable schedule that includes weekends & holidays, to meet the needs of our hospitals

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

Pay Information: $25/per hour, plus shift differential of and additional $2/hour for weekend hours worked.

Schedule: 6am-2pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

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; the ability to learn and navigate multiple types of software programs.
  • Strong attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision-making skills.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

  • The ability to multitask, and work independently
  • Previous experience in a fast-paced regulated environment

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

  • Medical, Dental Vision plans
  • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
  • PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
  • Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
  • 401K with up to 6% match
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
  • Service Awards and recognition

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