Distribution Teammate - Equipment Operator

Apria Healthcare; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens & Minor is seeking an Equipment Operator for all shifts at their Dallas distribution center. This role involves various warehouse responsibilities, including receiving and loading products, ensuring accuracy and safety in operations. The ideal candidate is dependable and has a background in warehouse work, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) eligibility after 30 days

Tuition reimbursement

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a warehouse/distribution center a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn new material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs warehouse tasks, including unloading and processing shipments.
• Uses RF equipment for picking and loading products.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Teamwork

Education

General knowledge of basic topics (math, reading)

Warehouse/Operations certification

Job description

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 50+ facilities across the US and 18,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.

Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates.

Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day

+ 401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employment

+ Employee stock purchase plan

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Development opportunities to grow your career with a global company

**Distribution Team - Equipment Operator - Hiring for all shifts!**

Performs warehouse tasks within the facility, primarily without the use of Material Handling Equipment (cherry picker, reach truck, double reach, sit down forklift, motorized pallet jack, etc.). Unloads, receives, and processes inbound shipments. Performs bin replenishment, moves product around the distribution center to ensure efficient processing, and prepares pick locations. Accurately picks, packs, sorts and loads outbound products in accordance with customer specifications. Ensures warehouse functions are completed safely, accurately, and on-time within company standards.

**Shifts**

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Receiving**

+ Unloads pallets and cases from inbound trailers and/or containers manually using the pallet jack.

+ Accurately counts, verifies, and receives product using radio frequency (RF) equipment and/or Voice Pick Technology; documents variances.

**LUM Picking**

+ Selects products and quantities as directed by Voice Pick Technology and/or RF scanner and places items into totes on conveyor belt.

+ Removes empty cartons from pick module as needed.

**Sortation**

+ Prepares sortation area by setting up pallets and carts for product.

+ Moves cartons and totes from conveyor belts and/or rollers and places on pallets and/or carts according to assigned batch.

**Loading**

+ Uses RF scanner to ensure that totes, pallets, and carts are loaded correctly onto trucks for customer delivery.

+ Uses pallet jack to load pallets.

**General requirements for all functions**

+ Follows general sequencing and process procedures.

+ Maintains a safe and clean work environment.

+ Follows safety policies and procedures and corrects or communicates hazards to management.

+ Places incoming merchandise into inventory.

+ Conducts physical inventories as required.

+ Counts and performs basic math calculations.

+ Maintains productivity and quality standards.

+ Performs additional duties as directed.

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**

+ General knowledge of a variety of basic topics (math, reading, basic accounting, typing, etc.)

+ Prior experience working in a warehouse/distribution center a plus

+ Warehouse/Operations certification a plus

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES**

+ Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment and meet performance standards/individual performance goals

+ Good attention to detail

+ Dependable and able to report to work as scheduled/have regular punctual attendance

+ Willingness to learn how to use new material handling equipment

+ Willingness to learn WMS Technology

+ Ability to adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures for safety rules and requirements received in training

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Owens & Minor (O&M) is a global healthcare company providing innovative products and solutions across the continuum of care. Our integrated technology, products, and services empower healthcare providers and manufacturers as they make a difference in the lives of patients every day. O&M is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia and is comprised of 17,000+ global teammates. We operate within distribution, production, customer service, and sales facilities located across the Asia Pacific region, Europe, Latin America and North America. We are proud to service healthcare industry customers in 90 countries where we do business today.

**Life at O&M**

When you become an Owens & Minor teammate, you’re joining a diverse, vibrant organization with a focus on excellence and integrity. Guided by our shared values—Integrity, Development, Excellence, Accountability, Listening—O&M teammates strive to deliver superior service across the continuum of healthcare. O&M is committed to creating a growth-oriented culture that values each teammate’s perspective and contributions.