Warehouse Associate - Equipment Operator

Halyard Health; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare Plan

Educational Assistance

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Leave

401(k)

Well-Being Programs

Job summary

A leading healthcare solutions provider in Southaven, Mississippi seeks warehouse associates to perform essential tasks such as unloading shipments, picking orders using RF technology, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have general knowledge of basic math and prior warehouse experience is a plus. This full-time role offers Monday to Friday schedules with competitive hourly pay and benefits, including healthcare coverage and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of basic topics required.
• Prior warehouse experience preferred.
• Certification in Warehouse/Operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unload pallets and cases from inbound trailers.
• Select products using RF technology.
• Prepare sortation area for product movement.
• Ensure accurate loading of pallets onto delivery trucks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a team

Dependable attendance

Willingness to learn new equipment

Education

General knowledge of basic math

Tools

RF scanner

Forklift

Job description

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care(TM).**Global Reach with a Local Touch****Benefits*** **Comprehensive Healthcare Plan** - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.* **Educational Assistance** - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.* **Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability** - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.* **Voluntary Supplemental Programs** – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.* **Support for your Growing Family** – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.* **Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k)** - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.* **Paid Leave** - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.* **Well-Being** – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.**The anticipated pay range for this role is as follows: $18/hr****Schedule:****Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm****Monday - Friday 2pm - 10:30pm + shift differential for second shift!**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.**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**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS*** Must successfully pass pre-employment drug screen and background check* Ability to frequently work unscheduled overtime hours with minimal notice* Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed* For some functions, must be able to operate forklift and pick items as high as 35 feet in the air* Must be able to stand and walk on concrete warehouse floors for long periods of time* Must be able to squat and kneel often, and lift up to 50 lbs. individually or greater than 50 lbs. in a team lift* Must be able to safely use a step ladder or stool to reach area shelves* Must be able to safely wear steel-toed protective footwear in accordance with the OSHA General Industry standard* Must be able to safely use a provided box cutter* Must be able to move up and down multi-level stairways safely* Must be able to clearly communicate (speak and understand) in English in order to operate voice-pick technologyIf 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.* 140+ years serving healthcare* Over 14,000 teammates worldwide* Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries* Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland* 40+ distribution centers* Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings* 1,000 branded medical product suppliers* 4,000 healthcare partners servedOwens & Minor and Accendra Health are now two separate companies. For a limited time, this career site will provide job opportunities for both organizations. 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