Certified Forklift - Material Handler / 7am Start

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 day401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employmentEmployee stock purchase planTuition reimbursementDevelopment opportunities to grow your career with a global company

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm plus mandatory overtime as required

Job Summary

Performs warehouse tasks within the facility, primarily with the use of forklift sit down and stand up along with the riding electric pallet jacks. 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.

Core Responsibilities

Unloads pallets and cases from inbound trailers and/or containers manually using the pallet jack.Selects products and quantities as directed.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.Ensures that totes, pallets, and carts are loaded correctly onto trucks for customer delivery.Uses pallet jack to load pallets.For some functions, must be able to operate forklift and pick items as high as 35 feet in the air.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 wear steel-toed protective footwear in accordance with the OSHA General Industry standard.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.

Qualifying Expereience

Forklift certification required.General knowledge of a variety of basic topics (math, reading, basic accounting, typing, etc.)Prior experience working in a warehouse/distribution center a plus Must be able to clearly communicate (speak and understand) in English..

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic formAbility to work in a fast-paced, team environment and meet performance standards/individual performance goalsGood attention to detailDependable and able to report to work as scheduled/have regular punctual attendanceWillingness to learn how to use new material handling equipmentWillingness to learn WMS TechnologyAbility to adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures for safety rules and requirements received in training

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.