Materials Handler

Optum; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Optum in Seattle, WA is hiring a Materials Handler to receive and process shipments, label products, organize stock, and support patient care areas with medical and non-medical supplies.

This full-time role runs Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 3pm PST, with occasional overtime and up to 2 months of on-the-job training. A valid WA driver license and shipping/receiving experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; related work experience acceptable.
• Experience in shipping/receiving and patient care supplies preferred.
• Valid WA driver license and willingness to drive delivery vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and processing incoming shipments and equipment.
• Labeling products and placing them correctly.
• Maintaining stock inventories and locating items.
• Completing returns documentation and communicating as needed.
• Operating and maintaining material handling equipment; routine upkeep.

Skills

Customer service

Warehouse experience

Shipping/receiving

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PDF

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Number:

2381948

Position:

Materials Handler (Job Number: 2381948)

This position is Onsite. Our office is located at 904 7th Avenue, Seattle, WA.

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Materials Handler will receive and process incoming shipments, goods and equipment for delivery. Deliver, inventory, organize, and restock inventory sites and patient care areas containing medical and non-medical supplies, linen and equipment.

This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work an 8-hour shift schedule during our normal business hours of 6:30am - 3pm PST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

We offer on-the-job training for up to 2 months aligned to your schedule.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Verifying the accuracy of quantity and quality of incoming deliveries
• Labeling every product and placing them accordingly
• Identifying and locating the right products during the delivery process
• Keeping a well-maintained and updated account of stock and inventory
• Handling returns by completing technical documentation and other required communication
• Keeping all material handling equipment in the best condition by conducting regular maintenance
• Other duties as assigned

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent work experience
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 1+ years of experience in shipping /receiving and working with patient care supplies and equipment preferred; either in a central supply, surgery, or patient care area
• Experience in one-on-one customer service
• Valid driver's license in the State of Washington
• Willing to drive delivery vehicle
• Ability to float as needed
• Warehouse experience
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 6:30am - 3pm PST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with warehouse equipment, including hand tucks and pallet jacks
• Inventory control background from receiving, restocking, and inventory rotation
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft programs from Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PDF, and Microsoft Excel

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $16 - $29 hourly based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.