Blood Collections Material Coordinator

American Red Cross

Location:
Merrillville, IN, USA
Category:
General Staff
Posted Oct 16, 2026Apply by Oct 31, 2026 (9d left)
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Provide 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