Materials Handler

This position is Onsite. Our office is located at 17212 51st Avenue NE Arlington, WA

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

The Materials Handler will receive and process incoming shipments, goods and equipment for delivery. Deliver, inventory, organize, and restock inventory sites and patient care areas containing medical and non-medical supplies, linen and equipment.

This position is full-time, Monday – Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm PST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.  

We offer up to 2 months of on-the-job training. The hours during training will be 8:30am to 5:00pm PST, Monday – Friday. 

   

Primary Responsibilities:

• Verifying the accuracy of quantity and quality of incoming deliveries
• Labeling every product and placing them accordingly
• Identifying and locating the right products during the delivery process
• Keeping a well-maintained and updated account of stock and inventory
• Handling returns by completing technical documentation and other required communication
• Keeping all material handling equipment in the best condition by conducting regular maintenance
• Other duties as assigned

   

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 OR equivalent experience
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• Valid driver’s license in the State of Washington
• Clean driver’s history
• Willing to drive 20-foot box truck
• Ability to float to our other 2 locations in Arlington and Everett as needed
• Ability to work full-time, Monday – Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm PST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.  

   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Warehouse experience
• 1+ years of experience in shipping /receiving and working with patient care supplies and equipment preferred; either in a central supply, surgery, or patient care area
• Familiar with warehouse equipment, including hand tucks and pallet jacks

   

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 – $27.69 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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