Material Handler II; 7:00am at Owens & Minor

Carol Stream, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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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 and/or using MHE (manual pallet jack, motorized pallet jack, sit down or standup forklift, standing reach truck); accurately counts, verifies, and receives product using RF equipment and/or Voice Pick Technology; documents variances
Put Away: Moves cases of product from the inbound dock to storage locations in the warehouse using a standing reach truck or stock picker
Replenishment: Moves pallets and/or cases from reserve location to pick location using a standing reach truck, stock picker, or sit down forklift
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
Bulk Picking: Selects 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
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 sit down forklift, electric or manual pallet jack to load pallets
General requirements for all functions: Operates 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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ForkliftStanding Reach TruckStock PickerPallet JackRF ScannerVoice Pick TechnologyWarehouse ReceivingReplenishmentPickingSortationLoading

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

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 the salary specified for the Material Handler II position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the work location or remote policy for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for the Material Handler II role?

Candidates need general knowledge of basic topics like math, reading, and typing, plus the ability to operate material handling equipment (MHE) such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach trucks. Prior warehouse/distribution center experience and warehouse/operations certification are a plus.

What makes a strong candidate for this Material Handler II position?

Strong candidates have prior warehouse experience, warehouse/operations certification, and the ability to operate various MHE while maintaining safety, productivity, and quality standards.