Blood Collections Material Coordinator

$37,440 - $37,440/Yr

American Red Cross - Portland, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Portland, OR

5,001-10,000 employees

Social Assistance

About the position

The Blood Collections Material Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the blood collection operations of the American Red Cross. This position involves managing supplies and equipment necessary for blood collections, ensuring that all materials are prepared and delivered efficiently to both internal and external customers. The role requires a proactive approach to inventory management and customer service, contributing to the organization's mission of saving lives.

Responsibilities

• Manage blood collection equipment and supplies including boxes, labels, and canteen supplies.
• Prepare blood collection kits in accordance with established directives.
• Take inventory and order supplies from the warehouse, maintaining the collections' supply and equipment area.
• Fill order requisitions from mobile and fixed sites.
• Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers.
• Drive blood collection vehicles to load and unload required supplies and equipment where applicable and as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills are required.
• A current, valid driver's license with a good driving record is required.
• Ability to carry moderate weight is required.
• Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 75 pounds of weight; reach, bend, kneel, climb, push and pull; work in tight spaces.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and work with a variety of chemicals and solvents.
• Basic computer skills are required, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior inventory control experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Family leave
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
• 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Short + Long Term Disability Insurance
• Service Awards and recognition