Distribution Teammate - Equipment Operator

Posted:
8/11/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Missouri, United States ⋅ Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 50+ facilities across the US and 18,000 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. 

Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day
  • 401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employment
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Development opportunities to grow your career with a global company

We are hiring immediately for full time Cherry Pickers/Material Handlers. This role is the life support that keeps regional hospitals stocked. Whether you're packing PPE products or surgical equipment- the items that are in your hands end up in the hands of doctors & nurses to help advance today's healthcare.

  • Monday - Friday 1pm - 9:30pm + overtime
  • Compensation: $19.75/hr + 8% Shift Differential

Take a quick look at the job: https://www.owens-minor.com/distribution/

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
  • Career growth opportunities. Typical career progression from this role is into a Warehouse Specialist and/or Warehouse Lead.
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401K matching

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.

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.

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 & EXPERIENCE

  • General knowledge of a variety of basic topics, such as math, reading, basic accounting, typing, etc. equal to a high school diploma
  • Prior experience working in a warehouse/distribution center a plus
  • Warehouse Certification and Operations Certification also 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
  • Successfully pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
  • Dependable and able to report to work as scheduled and have regular punctual attendance
  • Willing to learn how to use new equipment
  • Willing to learn WMS Technology
  • Ability to adhere to all Distribution Center safety rules and requirements

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.