Warehouse Associate

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.

• 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.

• 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…