Job Abstract

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 50+ facilities across the US and 18,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.

Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates. 

Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day
• 401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employment
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Development opportunities to grow your career with a global company

Leads and coordinates activities of teammates engaged in loading and unloading 
medical and surgical supplies from carriers, such as trucks, and in moving and storing medical and surgical supplies. Ensure the smooth flow of operations.

Shift: Monday to Friday 5AM Start

Compensation: 21 per hour

Responsibilities

• Assigns job functions to teammates according to shipping and receiving schedules and operational demands.
• Verifies materials loaded or unloaded against work order or bill of lading.
• Directs Material Handlers or Distribution Coordinators to move materials or products to storage areas.
• Trains or ensures the training of new teammates or retrains existing teammates in job functions.
• Studies production schedules and estimates teammate-hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Interprets specifications and job orders to teammates and assigns duties.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• 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.
• Communicates with supervisors and or management team regarding personnel issues and day to day operations.
• Regularly conducts team talks or start up meetings in conjunction with supervisors.
• Provides regular feedback to supervisors and managers on teammate performance. 

Education & Experience

•General knowledge of a variety 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 O&M experience required; for external hires warehouse lead or supervisor experience preferred.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Business Knowledge of Warehouse
• Equipment
• Attendance in green zone
• Technology WMS
• Safety
• Planning and Alignment
• Achieving Results
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Learning and Adaptability
• Delegation and Accountability
• Inspire and Engage
• Self Direction

Additional Requirements

• Have worked in all areas of the warehouse
• Exhibit a willingness to expand their responsibilities
• Have a solid attendance record
• Have flexibility in their hours
• Successful completion of all training modules resulting in certification
• Be certified on all equipment 
• Have maintained an acceptable preventable accident record
• Be knowledgeable in all areas they will be leading others on 
• Must be in good standing and maintain good standing to main lead status

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.