Warehouse Associate - Equipment Operator

Owens & Minor • Fort Lauderdale, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

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

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.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed