Warehouse Associate - Equipment Operator

About the job

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™.

• Global Reach with a Local Touch
• 140+ years serving healthcare

• Over 14,000 teammates worldwide

• Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries

• Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland

• 40+ distribution centers

• Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings

• 1,000 branded medical product suppliers

• 4,000 healthcare partners served

• 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.

• Job description
• We are hiring immediately for full-time Warehouse Associates/ Forklift Operators. This role is the life support that keeps regional hospitals stocked. The items that are in your hands end up in the hands of doctors & nurses to help advance today's healthcare.
• Shift:
• • Day shift: Mon-Fri 8AM start plus mandatory OT when necessary

• Compensation:
• $17/hr.
• We know that you make a difference, so we strive to make a difference in your life as well with the competitive pay and benefits you'd expect from an industry leader, plus:
• Tuition reimbursement
• Stock purchase plans
• Career growth opportunities.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision on Day 1 of employment
• Core Job Responsibilities/Requirements:
• Picking orders to be shipped, ensure proper labels and paperwork have been applied before shipping
• Utilizing warehouse machinery such as forklifts and cherry pickers
• Assuring that shipping/receiving counts match picking/purchase order documents and assisting in resolving any discrepancies
• Job Type: Full-time
• Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Ability to commute/relocate:
• Saint Rose, LA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
• Experience:
• Forklift: 2 years (Required)
• Warehouse: 2 years (Required)

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.