Medical Supply Warehouse Forklift Operator

SML MEDICAL SUPPLIES INC; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

SML Medical Supplies Inc. is seeking an experienced Medical Supply Warehouse & Forklift Operator for our Lake Forest, CA distribution center.

You will handle receiving, storage, picking, staging, and shipping of medical products with strong emphasis on accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in medical supply warehousing, forklift operation, and familiarity with lot/expiry tracking, inventory rotation, and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional warehouse experience in medical supplies, healthcare products, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare distribution.
• Current forklift certification/license required.
• Experience with receiving, put-away, picking, packing, staging, shipping, and inventory control.
• Ability to read product numbers, labels, purchase orders, and shipping documentation.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process incoming medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, and healthcare supply shipments accurately and efficiently.
• Unload incoming trucks and containers using appropriate warehouse equipment.
• Inspect incoming shipments for damages, shortages, defects, incorrect products, and other discrepancies.
• Verify products against purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documentation.
• Pack, stage, and prepare customer orders for shipping and delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Teamwork

English proficiency

Dependable punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Barcode scanners

RF scanning devices

Inventory management systems

Job description

Company: SML Medical Supplies Inc. Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $20.00–$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development

About SML Medical Supplies

SML Medical Supplies is a growing healthcare distribution company supplying medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, and healthcare products to hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, HME/DME providers, surgery centers, physician offices, pharmacies, hospice organizations, home health agencies, and other healthcare providers.

Due to our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Medical Supply Warehouse & Forklift Operator to join our warehouse and distribution team.

This is not an entry-level warehouse position. Candidates must have at least 5 years of warehouse experience specifically within the medical supply, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or healthcare distribution industry.

Compensation & Benefits

• $20.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, skills, and abilities
• 401(k) benefits
• Paid time off
• Additional benefits available to eligible employees working an average of 30 or more hours per week

Job Summary

The Medical Supply Warehouse & Forklift Operator is an integral part of our distribution operation and is responsible for the accurate and efficient receiving, handling, storage, picking, staging, and shipping of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, and healthcare products.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in a medical supply or pharmaceutical warehouse environment and understand the importance of accuracy, product identification, lot numbers, expiration dates, inventory rotation, proper storage, and product traceability.

The position also requires professional experience operating forklifts and other powered and non-powered material-handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process incoming medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, and healthcare supply shipments accurately and efficiently
• Unload incoming trucks and containers using appropriate warehouse equipment
• Inspect incoming shipments for damages, shortages, defects, incorrect products, and other discrepancies
• Verify products against purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documentation
• Scan, label, locate, organize, and properly store received inventory
• Review and properly manage lot numbers, expiration dates, and product information
• Follow appropriate inventory rotation procedures, including FIFO/FEFO practices when applicable
• Operate forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, walkies, hand trucks, carts, and other warehouse equipment safely and professionally
• Pick and pull inventory accurately to fulfill customer orders
• Verify item numbers, quantities, units of measure, packaging, and other order details
• Pack, stage, and prepare customer orders for shipping and delivery
• Load outbound shipments and delivery vehicles safely and efficiently
• Relocate and stack pallets and products throughout the warehouse
• Maintain accurate inventory locations and assist with cycle counts and physical inventory
• Use barcode scanners, RF devices, and warehouse/inventory management systems
• Report inventory discrepancies, damaged products, expired products, and receiving or shipping errors immediately
• Maintain a clean, organized, professional, and safe warehouse environment
• Follow company procedures and all applicable health and safety requirements
• Help maintain a high level of order accuracy and customer satisfaction
• Perform additional warehouse and inventory duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional warehouse experience in medical supplies, healthcare products, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare distribution
• Medical/healthcare/pharmaceutical warehouse experience is required
• Current forklift certification/license required
• Demonstrated professional experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or distribution environment
• Strong experience with receiving, put-away, picking, packing, staging, shipping, and inventory control
• Experience handling medical, surgical, healthcare, and/or pharmaceutical products
• Knowledge of lot numbers, expiration dates, product traceability, and inventory rotation
• Experience operating pallet jacks, order pickers, walkies, hand trucks, and similar material-handling equipment
• Experience using barcode scanners, RF scanning devices, and computerized warehouse/inventory systems
• Ability to accurately read product numbers, labels, packing slips, purchase orders, and shipping documentation
• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, procedures, correspondence, and safety information
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and as part of a team
• Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain consistent attendance
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Physical Requirements

• Candidates must be able to:
• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
• Regularly bend, twist, reach, push, pull, and lift
• Safely lift and move boxes, cases, and warehouse materials
• Perform repetitive warehouse tasks throughout the shift
• Safely operate warehouse and material-handling equipment

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a dependable and experienced warehouse professional who understands that healthcare distribution requires a high level of accuracy, organization, accountability, and attention to detail.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in the medical supply or pharmaceutical distribution industry, professional forklift operating experience, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment while maintaining high standards for safety and order accuracy.

Applicants without the required 5 years of medical supply, healthcare, or pharmaceutical warehouse experience may not be considered.

SML Medical Supplies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.