Warehouse Associate - Equipment Operator

Owens & 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 Touch

• 140+ years serving healthcare

• Over 14,000 teammates worldwide

• Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries

• Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland

• 40+ distribution centers

• Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings

• 1,000 branded medical product suppliers

• 4,000 healthcare partners served

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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.

Company Overview

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company dedicated to supporting healthcare providers and advancing patient care. With more than 15,000 teammates serving over 4,000 healthcare customers worldwide, we help deliver the products and services healthcare professionals rely on every day.

We are hiring full-time Distribution Associates/Equipment Operators to support frontline healthcare workers by ensuring critical medical products are accurately received, picked, and shipped.

Pay & Shift Information

Pay: $18.00 per hour plus 8% shift differential

Available Shifts:

Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM until finish, off Saturday and Sunday

Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM until finish, off Saturday and Sunday

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00 AM until finish, off Tuesday and Saturday

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9:00 AM until finish, off Monday and Friday

Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits are available on Day 1 of employment with no waiting period)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

The Distribution Associate/Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating material handling equipment and supporting warehouse operations including receiving, picking, loading, inventory control, and order fulfillment in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Responsibilities

Operate material handling equipment including cherry pickers, reach trucks, forklifts, and electric pallet jacks

Unload inbound trailers and containers using pallet jacks and equipment

Accurately receive, pick, and verify products using RF scanners and Voice Pick Technology

Load and stage pallets, totes, and cartons for shipment

Move products throughout the warehouse using conveyors, carts, and pallet jacks

Maintain inventory accuracy and document discrepancies

Prepare pallets and carts for outbound shipments

Follow warehouse procedures, productivity standards, and safety guidelines

Conduct physical inventory counts as needed

Maintain a clean and organized work environment

Perform additional warehouse duties as assigned

Qualifications

Previous material handling equipment experience required

Experience operating cherry pickers, reach trucks, stand-up/sit-down forklifts, or electric pallet jacks required

Warehouse or distribution center experience preferred

RF scanner and Voice Pick Technology experience preferred

Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

Strong attention to detail and reliability

Basic math and reading skills

Willingness to learn warehouse management systems and new equipment

Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed

Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on concrete floors

Ability to frequently squat, kneel, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds individually or heavier items with team assistance

Ability to safely operate equipment at heights up to 35 feet

Ability to climb stairs and safely use ladders or stools

Must wear required steel-toed footwear and follow OSHA safety standards

Ability to communicate clearly in English to operate voice-pick systems and follow safety procedures

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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 and Accendra Health are now two separate companies. Career opportunities with Owens & Minor will continue to be posted to this page.

However, the Accendra Health job postings will be unavailable from June 11 -14, 2026 while we transition to a new system.

Accendra Health Job Posting Update:

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