Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician (2nd Shift)

American Red Cross

Location:
Johnstown, PA, USA
Category:
General Staff
Posted Jun 23, 2026Apply by Jul 8, 2026 (11d left)

Responsible for receiving, processing, packing and shipping blood products/samples for hospital orders, ensuring safe transport and maintaining product records. The role requires interaction with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors, and prioritizing workload to meet production and customer requirements.

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
  • May make hospital deliveries as assigned

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, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision-making skills
  • Position may require a valid driver’s license
  • 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
  • Inventory Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Distribution Operations
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Computer Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Load handling
  • Use of protective clothing

Languages

English