Warehouse Associate - Equipment Operator

Owens & Minor; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Owens & Minor in Allentown is seeking a FULL‑TIME Equipment Operator to join our warehouse team. The role involves unloading inbound shipments, replenishment, and preparing pick locations, with RF/Voice Pick technologies used to ensure accuracy.

Responsibilities include accurate picking, packing, sorting, and loading of outbound products in accordance with customer specifications, while maintaining a safe and compliant workplace. The position offers shifts listed and a pay rate of $20/hr.

Qualifications

• Must have material handling equipment experience including cherry picker, reach truck, double reach, stock picker/stand-up forklift, motorized pallet jack, etc.

Responsibilities

• Unloads pallets/cases from inbound trailers using pallet jack and RF/Voice Pick tech where applicable.
• Counts, verifies and receives product, documents variances.
• Picks, packs, sorts and loads outbound products to meet customer specs.
• Maintains safe, accurate, and timely warehouse operations.

Skills

Material Handling Equipment

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™.

Global Reach with a Local Touch

• 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 served

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.

Company Overview

Owens & Minor, Inc. is a leading global healthcare solutions company dedicated to delivering value across the healthcare industry. With a commitment to empowering our customers and a robust portfolio of products and services, we have been serving healthcare providers since 1882. Our operations span North America, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, making us a trusted partner in advancing healthcare.

Position Summary

We are seeking a FULL‑TIME Equipment Operator to join our team at Owens & Minor.

Compensation

The anticipated pay rate for this position is: $20/hr

Available Shifts

• Monday – Friday, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Monday – Friday, 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Monday – Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM and Monday – Thursday, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM, off Friday and Saturday

Requirements

MUST HAVE MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE, which includes cherry picker, reach truck, double reach, stock picker/stand‑up forklift, motorized pallet jack, etc.

Job Description

• Performs warehouse tasks within the facility, primarily without the use of Material Handling Equipment (cherry picker, reach truck, double reach, stock picker/stand‑up 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.

Core 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.

Bulk Picking

• Select products and quantities as directed by Vision Pick Technology and/or RF scanner and places in totes or on a pallet.
• Assist on the dock with scanning and loading the freight using electric riding pallet jack or manually load carts.

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.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We appreciate your interest in joining Team O&M!