Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician

American Red Cross

Location:
San Jose, CA
Category:
General Staff
Posted Oct 1, 2026Apply by Oct 16, 2026 (10d left)
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Responsible for receiving, processing, packing and shipping blood products/samples for hospital orders. Ensures safe transport by selecting and packing products with correct temperature regulation and maintaining product records for traceability.

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

Requirements

  • 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 Customer service skills and good communication skills
  • Good computer skills, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision-making skills
  • The ability to work on a team and work collaboratively, helping to foster a positive team environment
  • 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.

Skills

  • Blood Product Handling
  • Cold Chain Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Product Traceability
  • Order Processing
  • Packing and Shipping
  • Temperature Control
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Customer Service
  • Computer Literacy
  • Safety Procedures
  • Use of protective clothing
  • Manual material handling