Equipment Operator

Distribution Associate

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. Customersand their patientsare at the heart of what we do.

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

Owens & Minor teammate benefits include :

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day
• 401(k), eligibility after one year of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Job Description

Owens & Minor, Inc. is a leading global healthcare solutions company dedicated to empowering customers to advance healthcare. With over 15,000 teammates serving more than 4,000 healthcare industry customers, we provide comprehensive product manufacturing and distribution support across North America, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

As a Distribution Associate at Owens & Minor, you will be an integral part of our logistics team responsible for ensuring efficient product distribution within our healthcare solutions network. This role is vital in maintaining our commitment to delivering high-quality service and products to our customers.

We are hiring immediately full-time Distribution Teammate / Equipment Operators. These roles support front line healthcare workers by providing them with medical products that save lives. Come join a growing team that is supporting the advancement of healthcare in your community!

The anticipated pay range for this role is as follows : $20.50 / hr

8% differential for shifts that qualify

Monday - Friday - multiple shifts available!

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job Description :

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.

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.

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.

Uses RF scanner to ensure that totes, pallets, and carts are loaded correctly onto trucks for customer delivery.

Uses pallet jack to load pallets.

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.

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

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

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.

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.