Blood Collections Material Coordinator
American Red Cross
- Location:
- Merrillville, IN, USA
- Category:
- General Staff
Posted Oct 16, 2026Apply by Oct 31, 2026 (9d left)
See your match score & applyProvide support to the blood collections operation by acquiring, distributing, and maintaining supplies and equipment used in day-to-day blood collections. Responsible for delivery and return of materials to internal and external customers.
Responsibilities
- Manage blood collection equipment and supplies including boxes, labels and canteen supplies
- Prepare blood collection kits in accordance with established directives
- Take inventory and order supplies from the warehouse, maintaining collections’ supply and equipment area
- Fill order requisitions from mobile and fixed sites
- Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers
- May drive blood collection vehicles to load and unload required supplies and equipment where applicable and as needed
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills are required
- A current, valid driver's license with a good driving record is required
- Ability to carry moderate weight is required
- Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs
- Must be able to lift or move up to 75 pounds of weight; reach, bend, kneel, climb, push and pull; work in tight spaces
- Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and work with a variety of chemicals and solvents
- Basic computer skills are required
- Must be proficient with Microsoft office applications
- Prior inventory control experience (preferred)
Skills
- Customer Service
- Verbal Communication
- Driving
- manual handling
- Operational Flexibility
- Use of hand tools
- Use of Power Tools
- Chemical Handling
- Basic Computer Knowledge
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Inventory Management
Languages
English