Material Handling Specialist

Job Opportunity At Owens & MinorAt 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 day401(k), eligibility after one year of serviceEmployee stock purchase planTuition reimbursementThe anticipated pay range for this position is as follows: $20.00/hrReceivingUnloads 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 AwayMoves cases of product from the inbound dock to storage locations in the warehouse using a standing reach truck or stock picker.ReplenishmentMoves pallets and/or cases from reserve location to pick location using a standing reach truck, stock picker, or sit down forklift.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.Bulk PickingSelects 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.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 sit down forklift, electric or manual pallet jack to load pallets.General requirements for all functionsOperates 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 & EXPERIENCEGeneral 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 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 trainingIf 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.