Benefits:
401(k)
Competitive salary
Free uniforms
Paid time off
Training & development
Experienced Medical Supply Warehouse & Forklift Operator
Company: SML Medical Supplies Inc. Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $20.00–$25.00 per hour
About SML Medical Supplies
SML Medical Supplies is a growing healthcare distribution company supplying medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, and healthcare products to hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, HME/DME providers, surgery centers, physician offices, pharmacies, hospice organizations, home health agencies, and other healthcare providers.
Due to our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Medical Supply Warehouse & Forklift Operator to join our warehouse and distribution team.
This is not an entry-level warehouse position. Candidates must have at least 5 years of warehouse experience specifically within the medical supply, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or healthcare distribution industry.
Compensation & Benefits
SML Medical Supplies offers a competitive total rewards package, including:
$20.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, skills, and abilities
401(k) benefits
Paid time off
Additional benefits available to eligible employees working an average of 30 or more hours per week
Job Summary
The Medical Supply Warehouse & Forklift Operator is an integral part of our distribution operation and is responsible for the accurate and efficient receiving, handling, storage, picking, staging, and shipping of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, and healthcare products.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in a medical supply or pharmaceutical warehouse environment and understand the importance of accuracy, product identification, lot numbers, expiration dates, inventory rotation, proper storage, and product traceability.
The position also requires professional experience operating forklifts and other powered and non-powered material-handling equipment.
Responsibilities
Receive and process incoming medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, and healthcare supply shipments accurately and efficiently
Unload incoming trucks and containers using appropriate warehouse equipment
Inspect incoming shipments for damages, shortages, defects, incorrect products, and other discrepancies
Verify products against purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documentation
Scan, label, locate, organize, and properly store received inventory
Review and properly manage lot numbers, expiration dates, and product information
Follow appropriate inventory rotation procedures, including FIFO/FEFO practices when applicable
Operate forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, walkies, hand trucks, carts, and other warehouse equipment safely and professionally
Pick and pull inventory accurately to fulfill customer orders
Verify item numbers, quantities, units of measure, packaging, and other order details
Pack, stage, and prepare customer orders for shipping and delivery
Load outbound shipments and delivery vehicles safely and efficiently
Relocate and stack pallets and products throughout the warehouse
Maintain accurate inventory locations and assist with cycle counts and physical inventory
Use barcode scanners, RF devices, and warehouse/inventory management systems
Report inventory discrepancies, damaged products, expired products, and receiving or shipping errors immediately
Maintain a clean, organized, professional, and safe warehouse environment
Follow company procedures and all applicable health and safety requirements
Help maintain a high level of order accuracy and customer satisfaction
Perform additional warehouse and inventory duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of professional warehouse experience in medical supplies, healthcare products, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare distribution
Medical/healthcare/pharmaceutical warehouse experience is required
Current forklift certification/license required
Demonstrated professional experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or distribution environment
Strong experience with receiving, put-away, picking, packing, staging, shipping, and inventory control
Experience handling medical, surgical, healthcare, and/or pharmaceutical products
Knowledge of lot numbers, expiration dates, product traceability, and inventory rotation
Experience operating pallet jacks, order pickers, walkies, hand trucks, and similar material-handling equipment
Experience using barcode scanners, RF scanning devices, and computerized warehouse/inventory systems
Ability to accurately read product numbers, labels, packing slips, purchase orders, and shipping documentation
Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, procedures, correspondence, and safety information
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and as part of a team
Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain consistent attendance
High school diploma or GED preferred
Physical Requirements
Candidates must be able to:
Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
Regularly bend, twist, reach, push, pull, and lift
Safely lift and move boxes, cases, and warehouse materials
Perform repetitive warehouse tasks throughout the shift
Safely operate warehouse and material-handling equipment
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a dependable and experienced warehouse professional who understands that healthcare distribution requires a high level of accuracy, organization, accountability, and attention to detail.
The successful candidate will have significant experience in the medical supply or pharmaceutical distribution industry, professional forklift operating experience, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment while maintaining high standards for safety and order accuracy.
Applicants without the required 5 years of medical supply, healthcare, or pharmaceutical warehouse experience may not be considered.
SML Medical Supplies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.