Blood Storage & Distribution Technician- 2nd shift
Company: American National Red Cross
Location: Madison
Posted on: March 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch
millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the
human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's
largest humanitarian network? Join us—Where your Career is a Force
for Good! Job Description: Blood Storage & Distribution
Technician-2nd shift (Union) WHY CHOOSE US? Joining The American
Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as
something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s 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 measured in people 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 good, you’ll have
mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You
align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than
all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared 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. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: You will be responsible for receiving,
processing, packing and 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, and maintain product 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% while you’re there.
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 FORCE FOR GOOD: 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; 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 The aforementioned responsibilities of the position
describe the general nature and level of work and are not an
exhaustive list. Standard Schedule : Tuesday- Saturday 2:00 pm-
10:30 pm Training: The first 4 weeks, Monday- Friday, 8:00 am- 4:30
pm. Full Time attendance is required. Pay Information : $19.61 per
hour, plus any applicable shift differentials ($2.25-$3.50 mor 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
detail, accurate documentation, and good decision-making skills.
Position may require a valid driver’s license Physical
Requirements: 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. BENEFITS FOR YOU: As a
mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support
to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes: · Medical,
Dental Vision plans · Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending
Accounts · PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job
and tenure · Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of 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 Apply now! Joining
our team will provide you with the opportunity to make your career
a force for good! 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 workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner
and share our employment opportunities with the network of
organizations. Interested in Volunteering? Visit
redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our
most-needed volunteer positions. To view the EEOC Summary of
Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
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