Technician, Manufacturing Distribution

American Red Cross

Location:
Burlingame, CA, USA
Category:
General Staff
Posted Jul 16, 2026Apply by Jul 31, 2026 (4d left)
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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 orders, select and pack life-saving blood products with temperature regulation, communicate with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors, and maintain product records to preserve traceability.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

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 computer skills; the ability to learn and navigate multiple types of software programs.
  • Strong attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision-making skills.
  • The ability to multitask, and work independently (competitive edge)
  • Previous experience in a fast-paced regulated environment (competitive edge)

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Distribution Operations
  • Manufacturing Environment
  • Computer Literacy
  • Software Navigation
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Decision Making
  • Multitasking
  • Order Processing
  • Inventory Management
  • Temperature Controlled Packaging
  • Client Communication
  • Implementation Coordination
  • Product Traceability

Languages

English