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
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Apria Healthcare's mission is to improve the quality of life for our patients at home. We are looking for empathetic, thoughtful, and compassionate people, to meet the needs of our patients. Already an industry leader in healthcare services, we provide home respiratory services and select medical equipment to help our patients sleep better, breathe better, heal faster, and thrive longer.
The anticipated hourly range for this position is $16.93 - $21.30. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, education, and location.
JOB SUMMARY
The Warehouse Clerk receives, unpacks, checks, and stores equipment and supplies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Packages and prepares equipment and supplies prior to distribution.
Fills orders by preparing supplies to be distributed to patients.
Processes paperwork for distribution of equipment and supplies.
Ensures distribution forms, requisitions, purchase order forms and packaging slips are completed accurately.
Performs quality assurance checks on all products received before stocking or distributing goods.
Ensures warehouse is maintained in an efficient, clean and safe manner.
Reports stock levels to supervisor.
Assists with the ordering of equipment and supplies to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Assists in completing periodic inventory count.
Cleans and sterilizes medical equipment.
Performs minor equipment repair and maintenance as required. Maintains files on all equipment.
Acts as back-up to delivery employees when necessary.
May deliver equipment to home healthcare patients.
May set up and instruct patients on the basic use of their medical equipment, as approved or allowed by local and state licensure limitations.
Assists patients in solving problems regarding equipment use.
May perform other delivery duties as assigned.
Performs other duties as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Meets company minimum standard of Background Check.
Pass the Department of Transportation Physical.
Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or GED required
At least one year of related work experience is required.
Must be at least 21 years of age or older at the time of hire.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations
Valid driver's license.
Must meet job-related requirements to comply with D.O.T., F.D.A. and standards of accrediting body.
Current MVR must meet company minimum standards
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Ability to multi-task effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone and electronically.
Knowledge of warehousing and inventory management
Computer Skills
Ability to use electronic hand held device.
Basic Computer Skills.
Complete on-line training and testing.
Basic printing/faxing/scanning.
Language Skills
English (reading, writing, verbal)
Mathematical Skills
Basic problem solving (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience
Knowledge of DOT and FDA regulations
Knowledge of Home Healthcare industry
Two years inventory management
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations
CDL with Hazardous Materials endorsement
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office programs
Inventory management software
Other Skills
Previous interaction with the general public in a service management industry
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regularly required to use hands to write, use computer, operate a motor vehicle, use a hand held device, telephone and use a document imaging system and manipulate documents.
Regularly required to read documents and write neatly, legibly and transcribe accurate information and numbers/values.
Required to use a variety of personal protective equipment (PPE) which typically includes, safety shoes, eye protection, exam-style latex and non-latex gloves and respiratory protection.
Employee continually engages in activities that require talking and hearing.
This position requires frequent variations including sitting, walking, standing, kneeling, reaching or stooping.
The employee must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, specific to vehicle operated in the conduct of this job.
Specific vision abilities required to perform this job safely include close vision, distant vision, night (low to limited light) vision and the ability to adjust focus to work on a computer and read documents.
Strength Aspects:
Frequently required to stand and lift objects from 1" to 36" high with weights ranging from 10 lbs. - 160 lbs., and carry objects for distances ranging from 1 ft. -350 ft., including travel up and down stairs, ramps or in elevators using material handling devices as appropriate.
Frequently required to push or pull objects weighing from 20 lbs. - 60 lbs., up and down stairs, through doorways and thresholds, using dollies or carts, or on flat or angled surfaces which may include outdoor surfaces, carpeting or smooth floors. Distances pushed or pulled could range from 1-25 ft. on average.
Frequently required to grip objects with hands, up to 15 lbs. of force.
Frequently required to grip objects with fingers, up to 10 lbs. of force.
Body Position and Flexibility Elements
Frequently required to climb 100 stairs on average ranging from 3"-10" in height,
Frequently stepping in and out of company vehicles ranging up to 20" in height.
Occasionally required to climb ladders up to 10' high, in general.
Frequently required to bend down at the waist to a torso level of 24" above the floor.
Frequently required to reach, on average, 20" away from the body.
Occasionally required to kneel on one or both knees and squat to perform many of the above tasks.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is required to inspect and safely operate a commercial motor vehicle during the day and night and in a wide range of weather and traffic conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is varies based on the locations or activities proximate to which can range from low to high.
There is moderate exposure to dust, fume, mists and odors.
Weather and temperature exposures range from normal indoor climate-controlled environment in buildings or vehicles and various outdoor seasonal conditions and temperature extremes encountered throughout the year in a variety of US states.
General lighting is generally provided via fluorescent lighting indoors, and natural lighting outdoors, and low light conditions consistent with outdoor and/or night working environment.
The employee may be exposed to higher noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection.
Low to moderate potential exposure to moderate dust, chemicals, fumes and odors, as well as cryogenic liquids and cleaning agents.
The employee may be required to ride in company vehicles and accompany employees on deliveries and enter into patient homes.
May be required to receive or elect to receive vaccinations and participate in medical assessments and testing consistent with the work environment exposures, employee safety or patient's exposure risk.
Will be requires to use hand tools for assembly and repair, material handling equipment, cutting, carrying devices, cleanup kits or equipment.
May be required to work with cryogenic fluids requiring special precautions, tools and specialized PPE.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
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.
