Distribution Team Member III / 1st shift - Owens & Minor : Job Details

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350+ facilities across the US and 22,000 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 one year of service

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tuition reimbursement

The anticipated pay range for this role is as follows:$20.70 Hourly

The anticipated pay rate for this role is as follows: $20.70/h

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7am to 3pm, plus mandatory overtime as required

Pay: $20.70/h

$3000 retention bonus [ $500 at 90 days, $1000 at 6 months and $1500 at 1 year]

Job Summary

Directs and coordinates activities concerned with the preparation,

documentation and routing of inbound / outbound freight.

Main Responsibilities

• Places safety first. Follows all procedures and policies. Self corrects issues and or reports to management immediately when required.

• Understands and follows all company policies, procedures and objectives.

• Prepares outbound shipments; prepares items for shipment to customers and/or return to suppliers.

• Prepares shipments for vendors or commercial conveyance; determines most economical and efficient shipping methods.

• Prepares bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against sale orders to ensure that quantities, destination, and routing are correct.

• Schedules pickups of returns from distribution centers and hospitals.

• Resolves shipping problems by researching shipping history on courier's websites.

• As required verifies shipments against sale orders and examines beforethey are shipped.

• Maintains recordkeeping systems per established standards.

• Reviews documents to ensure that assigned classifications and tariffs are in accordance with mode of transportation and destination of shipment.

• Investigates shipper or consignee complaints regarding lost or damaged merchandise or shortages in shipment to determine responsibility.

• Directs preparation of claims against carrier responsible and corresponds with shipper or consignee to effect settlement.

• Aids with cycle counts and physical inventories.

• Performs DTM II duties as business needs dictate.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent required.

• 2-year associate in related field preferred (Business, Accounting, Office Administration or related field).

• Ability to obtain and maintain valid Mobile Equipment Operators License.

• Meets all Standards of Performance and Position requirements for DTM II.

Equipment, Tools & Work Aids

• Material handling equipment (to include items such as: hand truck, forklift/reach trucks, cherry pickers), stretch wrap machines, safety knives, safety harnesses. Printers, RF Scanners, Computers and digital scales.

• OSHA approved Protective Footwear

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.

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.

Owens & Minor (O&M) is a global healthcare company providing innovative products and solutions across the continuum of care. Our integrated technology, products, and services empower healthcare providers and manufacturers as they make a difference in the lives of patients every day. O&M is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia and is comprised of 17,000+ global teammates. We operate within distribution, production, customer service, and sales facilities located across the Asia Pacific region, Europe, Latin America and North America. We are proud to service healthcare industry customers in 90 countries where we do business today.

Life at O&M

When you become an Owens & Minor teammate, you're joining a diverse, vibrant organization with a focus on excellence and integrity. Guided by our shared values-Integrity, Development, Excellence, Accountability, Listening-O&M teammates strive to deliver superior service across the continuum of healthcare. O&M is committed to creating a growth-oriented culture that values each teammate's perspective and contributions.