Warehouse Lead at Owens & Minor

Carol Stream, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Healthcare, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

General knowledge of basic topics such as math, reading, basic accounting, typing, etc., equal to a high school diploma
Successful completion of all company warehouse training modules resulting in certification
Certified on all warehouse machinery
At least one year of experience in shipping/receiving
At least one year of experience in ship verification
At least one year of experience in order picking/putaway
At least one year of experience in inventory control

Responsibilities

Ensures the accuracy of all shipping/receiving documents and gathers and maintains all data and records relative to shipping/receiving activities
Assures that shipping/receiving counts match picking/purchase order documents and assists in resolving any discrepancies
Collects all documentation for outbound freight and ensures all documents including receiving paperwork are filed appropriately
Picks orders to be shipped as needed, ensures proper labels and paperwork have been applied before shipping, and examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications
Schedules inbound and outbound freight to comply with warehouse operations and capacities in conjunction with the Warehouse Manager
Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies
Identifies backorders and places merchandise in designated holding area for expedited handling
Receives UPS orders and subdivides into separate product category for verification and stocking activities
Verifies (recounts) orders received by others to ensure accuracy of incoming merchandise
Utilizes material warehouse management system to ascertain catalog number, size, color, and quantity of merchandise to be picked from bins, shelves, or locations
Picks customer orders for shipment, ensuring that the correct number and type of product is loaded and shipped
Utilizes material handling equipment safely and efficiently to transport product to shipping locations or delivery platforms and ensures orders are staged in order of delivery
Organizes items on pallet by hospital unit as necessary and repacks and weighs orders which require special handling
Maintains warehouse equipment by noting and reporting any damage or malfunction and connecting battery to recharging station at the end of shift
Assists in maintaining the security and safety of the warehouse
Recommends measures to improve production methods, quality of product, and suggests changes in working conditions to increase efficiency of the warehouse
Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists teammates in solving work problems
Initiates or suggests plans to motivate teammates to achieve work goals
Maintains accurate warehouse inventory count, researches receiving/shipping discrepancies, checks product recall and expired products, receives/puts away customer returns, researches proof of delivery and unit of measure errors, and performs cycle counts of RF units
Provides training to warehouse teammates in any/all areas of the warehouse
Maintains flexible hours as required in order to ensure customer needs are met