Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US
Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else itsas much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worlds largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional yet unassuming. Diverse yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters where success is measuredinpeople helped communities made whole and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.
When you choose to be a force for goodyoullhave mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifes work with an ongoing missionthatsbigger than all of us. As you care for othersyourecared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.
Where Your Career is a Force for Good!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
You willbe responsible forreceiving processingpackingand shipping blood products/samples for hospital orders. You will triage the order based on date and time needed select and carefully pack life-saving blood products with the correct temperature regulating product to ensure safe transport.You will communicate with hospital clients volunteers and vendors andmaintainproduct records to preserve traceability.
As a Red Cross Team member you will take care of your team members show up for every shift and give 100% whileyourethere.Interact in a positive proactive and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers demonstrating care and compassion at all times.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCEFORGOOD:
Key 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;maintainand reviewaccuratephysical 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.
Identifyand quarantine products/samples thatdontmeet quality requirements and perform disposition of unacceptable product
May make hospital deliveries as assigned
Theaforementioned responsibilitiesof the Distribution Technician describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.
Standard Schedule:This is a third shift position working Sunday through Thursday 12am 8am.
Pay Information:$18.36 per hour. There is a shift differential from 12am-7am of $3.00 per hour.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
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 detailaccuratedocumentation and good decision-making skills.
Position may require a valid drivers license
Physical Requirements:
Requires standing stretchingstoopingand bending for extended time periods.Lift pullpushand move objects of up to 50 pounds.May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time.May beto wear protective clothing such as lab coats gloves face shields etc.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
As a mission-based organization we believe our team needs great support to dogreat work. Our comprehensive package includes:
Medical Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting at15 daysa year; based on type of job and tenure
Holidays: 11 paid holidayscomprisedof six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with up to 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short Long Term
Service Awards and recognition
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
AmeriCorps the federal agency that brings people together through service and its partners the Peace Corps AmeriCorps Alums National Peace Corps Association and the Service Year Alliance launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.
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