Office Clerk - 1st Shift

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere,?Life Takes Care.Global Reach with a Local Touch140years serving healthcareOver 14,000 teammates worldwideServing healthcare partners in 80 countriesManufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland40distribution centersPortfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings1,000 branded medical product suppliers4,000 healthcare partners servedBenefitsComprehensive Healthcare Plan ?-?Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.Educational Assistance ?-?We offer educational?assistance?to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability ?-?We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability?coverage.Voluntary Supplemental Programs - We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.Support for your Growing Family - Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.Health Savings Account (HSA)?and?401(k) ?-?We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.Paid Leave ?-?In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and?additional?types of leave - including parental leave.Well-Being - Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs - all at no cost to you.The anticipated pay for this position is $21.00. Pay will be based on experience.JOB Summary:This position is both administrative and operational and has primary responsibility for allocating orders, releasing work to warehouse floor, balancing workflow, and ensuring inbound and outbound shipment times are within acceptable levels to meet customer needs. This role is also responsible for ensuring all shipments are closed, dispatched, and all paperwork is processed correctly. In this role you will also be communicating with internal customers, transportation, and external customers regarding shipment statuses.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Assigns and monitors the work including staging, wave times and pick assignments for various teammates.Batches all incoming orders together by client, service level and order type.Allocates all LTL/FTL (International and Domestic) shipments for processing.Controls the priority and pick levels of each order and maintain priority of emergency orders.Ensures communication between pickers and replenishers for stock replenishment needs and troubleshoot as needed.Assists the staging and shipping of products from the dock which includes QC loads, loading, manifesting and finally closing of the trailers to be releasedScheduling LTL, verifying inbound and outbound appointments. Preparing billings from tariff, complete manual BOL according to type and weight of freight or merchandiseEnsuring that each load gets shipped correctly and timely to avoid missing deliveries or lost goodsEnsure that inbound shipments are received in a timely manner and are directed accordinglyCommunication with yard jockey and security to coordinate trailer placementCommunication with carriers and brokers to keep appointments alignedCreation of transportation equipment in WMSInvestigates shipper or consignee complaints regarding lost or damaged merchandise or shortages in shipment to determine responsibilityDirects and coordinates activities concerned with the documentation and routing of outgoing and incoming freightReviews documents to ensure that assigned classifications and tariffs are in accordance with mode of transportation and destination of shipmentEnsure special shipping requirements are adhered to prior to shipment of goodsVerify and maintain records of incoming and outgoing goodsStrong sense of time organization and urgencyAble to work independently and within a teamAbility to lift 50 LBS consistently with or without reasonable accommodationsSeizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the handPicking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily (rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling)Perform additional duties as directedEDUCATIONHigh school diploma or GED equivalencySome college experience preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Strong verbal and written communicationMinimum 3 months and up to and including 1 year related experience and/or trainingExperience with warehouse equipment including warehouse management system (JDA experience preferred)Knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and TeamsAbility to handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to organize and execute work tasks in a timely mannerAbility to work independently and with a teamIf 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 and Accendra Health are now two separate companies. For a limited time, this career site will provide job opportunities for both organizations. Each job description includes the respective company designation, or you can use the company filter tool at the top of the page to sort the listings. Please ensure you confirm which company you are applying to. We are excited to have you here, and thank you for your interest in Owens & Minor and Accendra Health.Owens & Minor (https://www.owens-minor.com/)Accendra Health