Warehouse Associate - Etna, OH

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsible for checking shipping documents from delivery/truck driver and ensures that shipment is properly addressed to the Distribution Center; rejects any deliveries made to an address other than the Optum Distribution Center address

Load/Unload trailers in the Inbound section by using a pallet jack or equivalent devices to put pallets out of the trucks

Uses WMS(Warehouse Management System) to check in products. While working with specialty products, must follow strict regulations to store refrigerated products

Stores products in various warehouse locations using order picker or other devices

Picks products from warehouse locations and loads into outbound trailers/trucks

Follow established processes for order fulfillment. This includes accurately picking products, packing products, and preparing orders for shipment while performing quality control checks

Cross-training in multiple areas of the warehouse and participating in projects as needed

Perform housekeeping and inventory control tasks and maintain a clean and safe work environment

Ability to follow direction and change priorities

Uses pallet jacks and/or forklifts to move shipments from the end of the truck or loading dock to the receiving area with willingness to train and be certified to drive material handling equipment as required by job duty. (Example equipment in the facility includes order picker (cherry picker), forklift, reach truck, turret truck, pallet jack, and walkie rider)

Maintains a clean work area to help ensure that merchandise remains clean and to help prevent work related injuries

Has a good overall understanding of DC workflow and can work with minimal guidance

Separates shipments in the work area by purchase order numbers or suppliers for ease of verification

Inspects all containers for signs of damage, expiration dates, signs of tampering, or any indications of non-saleable, units counts to ensure they match the number indicated on the shipping documents

Records any shortages, over-shipments, or damaged goods on the shipping document and notifies the appropriate manager of any deliveries that have been refused

Files all paperwork relating to the receiving function, including purchase orders, receivers, backorders and ship-on-arrival orders

Complies with all appropriate policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations

Must be able to work overtime,when necessary, and participate in periodic physical inventory counts

Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) to process orders including accurately picking, performing quality control checks, sorting, consolidating freight, building, and wrapping pallets, packing, loading, and preparing the orders for shipment

Able to work well independently or as a member of a team

A self-starter, organized, detail oriented, analytical, motivated, and capable problem solver

Complies with all appropriate policies, procedures, safety rules and DEA regulations

Perform all job duties in accordance with OSHA standards and adhere to all policies, rules, regulations, and procedures set by the organization

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED

Basic level of proficiency with mathematical skills, strong interpersonal skills

Ability to lift to 50 pounds

Ability to work at heights 20-30 ft regularly

Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others

Ability to use good judgment to carry out detailed instructions

Ability to learn and effectively use appropriate software for distribution purposes

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent customer service skills

Professionalism and mature sense of accountability

Must be capable of moving and organizing pharmaceutical product

Strong organizational and time management skills; detail oriented, with ability to maintain focus with intermittent distractions

Good written and spoken communication skills including the ability to read and understand the English language for the purpose of reading, shipping and receiving documents and product labels and communication to all levels of personnel.

Previous warehouse experience and comfort at heights up to 30 feet on power equipment

Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks in a fast-paced environment

Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area

Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution

Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods

Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor

Experience with RF scanners and/or QA is preferred.

Ability to work closely with other members of the team

Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

Proficient in Microsoft office preferred

Ability to work under pressure with positive attitude

Strong attention to detail and the ability to remain flexible and respond to changing priorities while remaining focused on meeting goals with intermittent distractions

Any assignment given by Manager or Supervisor as directed

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent