Warehouse Associate - Equipment Operator (12:00PM start time)

Owens & Minor; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Assistance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k)

Job summary

Owens & Minor Distribution Center is seeking a warehouse associate to perform receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, and loading/shipping tasks using RF/Voice Pick technology. You will unload inbound shipments, process inventory, and prepare orders for outbound delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires basic math, attention to detail, and ability to work with standard warehouse equipment such as reach trucks and pallet jacks.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of math, reading and basic accounting.
• Prior experience in warehouse/distribution center is a plus.
• Warehouse/Operations certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate RF/Voice Pick/Visual Pick to process inbound and outbound shipments.
• Unload, receive, and process inbound shipments; prepare pick locations.
• Perform put-away, replenishment, picking, and sortation to support order fulfillment.
• Wrap pallets and ensure safe loading onto trailers; perform final mile tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

RF/Voice Pick technology

Reach truck

Pallet jack

Job description

• 40+ distribution centers

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 educationalassistanceto all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.


• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability-We offer employer-paid life insurance and disabilitycoverage.


• 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)and401(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, andadditionaltypes 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: $22.50/hr + shift differential for second shift.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 12:00PM to 8:30PM + overtime.

Position Summary

Performs warehouse tasks within the Owens & Minor Distribution Center, primarily with the use of motorized Material Handling Equipment (cherry picker, reach truck, double reach, 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

Tools/Equipment

• Use RF/Voice Pick/Visual Pick technology to perform tasks.


• Use manual and motorized Material Handling Equipment (order picker, reach truck, double reach, motorized pallet jack, etc.).

Receiving

• Unloads pallets and cases from inbound trailers and/or containers manually


• Accurately counts, verifies, and documents variances.

Put Away

• Moves cases of product from the inbound dock to storage locations in the warehouse using a standing reach truck or stock picker.

Replenishment

• Moves pallets and/or cases from reserve location to pick location using a standing reach truck, stock picker, or sit-down forklift.

Picking

• Pick requested products and quantities and places items into totes or boxes onto pallets.


• Removes empty cartons from pick module or trash bins as needed.


• Builds pallets and delivers them to designated area for shipping.

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 and label sort codes.

Loading/Shipping

• Wrap pallets and carts to ensure product safety for customer delivery.


• Perform Final Mile and ensure that totes, pallets, and carts are loaded correctly onto trailers.

• Perform small parcel transactions, as needed.

General

• Can operates equipment as high as 35 feet in the air.


• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.


• Follows safety policies and procedures and corrects or communicates hazards to management.


• Count and perform basic math calculations.


• Maintain productivity and quality standards.


• Perform additional duties as directed.

Education & Experience

• General knowledge of a variety of basic topics (math, reading, basic accounting, typing, etc.) Equal to a high school diploma.


• 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


• 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 clearly communicate (speak and understand) in English in order to operate voice‑pick technology

If 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.