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Owens & Minor in Allentown, PA is seeking a full-time Equipment Operator to perform warehouse tasks, unload and process shipments, and prepare stock for distribution.
Must have material handling equipment experience (cherry picker, reach truck, forklift, pallet jack). Benefits include medical/dental/vision from day one, education assistance, employer-paid life insurance, disability, and more.
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™.
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.
We are seeking a FULL TIME Equipment Operator to join our team at Owens & Minor. The anticipated pay rate for this position is: $20/hr
Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision available from day one, no waiting period!
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.
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 cartons 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 applicants.
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.
This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.
At Owens & Minor, our greatest strength is the unrivaled dedication of our teammates. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor delivers comfort and confidence behind the scenes so healthcare stays at the forefront. The contributions, experiences, and perspectives of all our teammates helps strengthen our company as we innovate and grow to serve our healthcare customers. We appreciate your interest in joining Team O&M!