Equipment Operator; 5:00am at Owens & Minor

Ashland, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

General knowledge of basic topics (math, reading, basic accounting, typing, etc.)
Prior experience working in a warehouse/distribution center (preferred)
Warehouse/Operations certification (preferred)
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

Responsibilities

Receiving: Unloads 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 Picking: Selects 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
Sortation: 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
Loading: Uses RF scanner to ensure that totes, pallets, and carts are loaded correctly onto trucks for customer delivery
Uses pallet jack to load pallets
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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

pallet jackRF scannerVoice Pick Technologywarehouse operationsinventory managementsortationloadingphysical inventory

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay rate for the Equipment Operator position?

The anticipated pay for this position is $19.00 per hour.

What benefits are offered to Owens & Minor teammates?

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance available on the first working day, 401(k) eligibility after one year of service, employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Is this a remote position, or is there a required location?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and abilities are required for this role?

Required skills include ability to apply common sense to follow instructions, work in a fast-paced team environment, good attention to detail, dependability with punctual attendance, and willingness to learn new equipment and WMS technology.

What makes a strong candidate for this Equipment Operator role?

Strong candidates have prior warehouse/distribution center experience, warehouse/operations certification, general knowledge of math, reading, and basic accounting, and the ability to maintain productivity, quality standards, and adhere to safety procedures.