Distribution System Operator

Warehouse AssociateOwens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™.Global Reach with a Local Touch140+ years serving healthcareOver 14,000 teammates worldwideServing healthcare partners in 80 countriesManufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland40+ distribution centersPortfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings1,000 branded medical product suppliers4,000 healthcare partners servedBenefitsComprehensive Healthcare Plan – Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.Educational Assistance – We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability – We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) – We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.Paid Leave – In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.The anticipated pay range for this role is as follows: $16.50 per hourPerforms 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.ResponsibilitiesReceivingUnloads 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 PickingSelects 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.SortationPrepares 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.LoadingUses 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 functionsFollows 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 & ExperienceGeneral knowledge of a variety of basic topics (math, reading, basic accounting, typing, etc.)Prior experience working in a warehouse/distribution center a plusWarehouse/Operations certification a plusKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesAbility 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 trainingAdditional RequirementsMust successfully pass pre-employment drug screen and background checkAbility to frequently work unscheduled overtime hours with minimal noticeAbility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as neededFor some functions, must be able to operate forklift and pick items as high as 35 feet in the airMust be able to stand and walk on concrete warehouse floors for long periods of timeMust be able to squat and kneel often, and lift up to 50 lbs. individually or greater than 50 lbs. in a team liftMust be able to safely use a step ladder or stool to reach area shelvesMust be able to safely wear steel-toed protective footwear in accordance with the OSHA General Industry standardMust be able to safely use a provided box cutterMust be able to move up and down multi-level stairways safelyMust be able to clearly communicate (speak and understand) in English in order to operate voice-pick technologyIf 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.