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. 

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

We are hiring immediately for Forklift Drivers on all shifts. 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.

Take a quick look at the job: https://vimeo.com/527867085

Shift info:

  Days: Monday- Friday

  Times:

Monday to Friday 6PM to Finish (Overtime mandatory)

Monday to Friday 8PM to Finish (Overtime mandatory)

4:30am to finish (Overtime mandatory)

6:00am to finish (Overtime mandatory)

9:00am to finish (Overtime mandatory)

11:00am to finish (Overtime mandatory)

4:00pm to finish (Overtime mandatory)

6:00pm to finish (Overtime mandatory)

8:00pm to finish (Overtime mandatory)

Compensation: $20.50/hr. (+8% shift differential for 2nd shift)

ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAL BENEFITS ON FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT

Performs warehouse tasks within the facility, primarily without the use of Material Handling Equipment (cherry picker, reach truck, double reach, sit down forklift, motorized pallet jack, etc.). 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.

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 & 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

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

Great opportunity for a warehouse worker, warehouse associate, forklift operator, machine operator, material handler, general labor, and much more!

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.