Warehouse Associate - Equipment Operator

Owens & Minor • Flower Mound, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs warehouse tasks within the Owens & Minor Distribution Center, primarily with the use of motorized Material Handling Equipment (cherry picker, reach truck, double reach, 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.

Requirements

• General knowledge of a variety of basic topics (math, reading, basic accounting, typing, etc.) Equal to a high school diploma.
• 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
• 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
• 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 clearly communicate (speak and understand) in English in order to operate voice‐pick technology

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a warehouse/distribution center a plus.
• Warehouse/Operations certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Use RF/Voice Pick/Visual Pick technology to perform tasks.
• Use manual and motorized Material Handling Equipment (order picker, reach truck, double reach, motorized pallet jack, etc.)
• Unloads pallets and cases from inbound trailers and/or containers manually
• Accurately counts, verifies, and documents variances.
• Moves cases of product from the inbound dock to storage locations in the warehouse using a standing reach truck or stock picker.
• Moves pallets and/or cases from reserve location to pick location using a standing reach truck, stock picker, or sit-down forklift.
• Pick requested products and quantities and places items into totes or boxes onto pallets.
• Removes empty cartons from pick module or trash bins as needed.
• Builds pallets and delivers them to designated area for shipping.
• 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 and label sort codes.
• Wrap pallets and carts to ensure product safety for customer delivery.
• Perform Final Mile and ensure that totes, pallets, and carts are loaded correctly onto trailers.
• Perform small parcel transactions, as needed.
• Can operates equipment as high as 35 feet in the air.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Follows safety policies and procedures and corrects or communicates hazards to management.
• Count and perform basic math calculations.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards.
• Perform additional duties as directed.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED