Warehouse Associate - Equipment Operator (2nd and 3rd Shift)

Owens & Minor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Voluntary supplemental programs

Adoption/fertility benefits

HSA & 401(k)

Paid leave

Job summary

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company supporting care delivery in leading hospitals and health systems. The role involves receiving, picking, sorting, and loading inventory using RF and Voice Pick technologies within a fast-paced warehouse environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, education assistance, and 401(k) matching. Candidates should be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed, with safety and quality in focus.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of basic topics (math, reading)
• Prior experience in a warehouse/distribution center is a plus
• Warehouse/Operations certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Unloads pallets/cases from inbound trailers using pallet jack.
• Counts, verifies, and receives product with RF equipment/Voice Pick.
• Selects products via Voice Pick/RF, places items into totes on conveyor.
• Prepares sortation area and moves cartons to pallets/carts for batches.
• Loads totes/pallets onto trucks using RF scanner and pallet jack.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Warehouse certification

Tools

RF scanner

Voice Pick Tech

Pallet jacks

Job description

Owens & Minoris a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, healthsystemsand research centers around the world. For over140years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind thescenes,so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for thehospitals,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 for this position is as follows: $19.00 (+ shift differential where applicable)

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350+ facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.

Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates.

We know that you make a difference, so we strive to make a difference in your life as well with the competitive pay and benefits you’d expect from an industry leader, plus:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits on day 1 of employment

• Tuition reimbursement

• 401K matching

Pay Rate: $19

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.

LUM Picking

• Selects products and quantities as directed by Voice Pick Technology and/or RF scanner and places items into totes on conveyor belt.
• Removes empty cartons from pick module as needed.

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.
• Maintains productivity and quality standards.
• Performs additional duties as directed.

Education and Experience

• General knowledge of a variety of basic topics (math, reading, basic accounting, typing, etc.)
• Prior experience working in a warehouse/distribution center a plus
• Warehouse/Operations certification a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and 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 have 2+ years of experience with fork lifts and pallet jacks
• 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
• For some functions, must be able to operate forklift and pick items as high as 35 feet in the air
• 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 move up and down multi-level stairways safely
• Must be able to clearly communicate (speak and understand) in English in order to operate voice-pick technology

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.

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.