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