Equipment Operator; 4 : 00am

Forklift Operator Opportunity

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 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. 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.

The anticipated pay range for this role is $20.00 Hourly.

We are hiring immediately for forklift operators. This role is the life support that keeps regional hospitals stocked. Whether you're packing PPE products or surgical equipmentthe items that are in your hands end up in the hands of doctors & nurses to help advance today's healthcare.

Shifts : Monday - Friday; 4 : 00am

Responsibilities

• Receiving : Unloads pallets and cases from inbound trailers and / or containers manually and / or using MHE to include manual pallet jack, motorized pallet jack, sit down or standup forklift, and standing reach truck. Accurately counts, verifies, and receives product using radio frequency (RF) equipment and / or Voice Pick Technology; 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.
• 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.
• Bulk Picking : Selects bulk items from warehouse racking using a stock picker and Voice Pick Technology and / or RF scanner. Operates a forklift and picks items as high as 35 feet in the air. 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.
• Loading : Uses RF scanner to ensure that totes, pallets, and carts are loaded correctly onto trucks for customer delivery. Uses sit down forklift, electric or manual pallet jack to load pallets.
• General requirements for all functions : Operates various MHE and 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 (math, reading, basic accounting, typing, etc.) Prior experience working in a warehouse / distribution center a plus. Warehouse / Operations certification a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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.

Owens & Minor (O&M) is a global healthcare company providing innovative products and solutions across the continuum of care. Our integrated technology, products, and services empower healthcare providers and manufacturers as they make a difference in the lives of patients every day. O&M is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia and is comprised of 17,000+ global teammates. We operate within distribution, production, customer service, and sales facilities located across the Asia Pacific region, Europe, Latin America and North America. We are proud to service healthcare industry customers in 90 countries where we do business today.

When you become an Owens & Minor teammate, you're joining a diverse, vibrant organization with a focus on excellence and integrity. Guided by our shared valuesIntegrity, Development, Excellence, Accountability, ListeningO&M teammates strive to deliver superior service across the continuum of healthcare. O&M is committed to creating a growth-oriented culture that values each teammate's perspective and contributions.