Material Handler Specialist at McKesson in Suwanee, Georgia

Job Description:

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.


What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.



Current Need:



Our Distribution Center is looking for a dynamic and motivated warehouse associate to join our team. This is a fantastic chance to work for a company that has the rare mix of being a fun, yet high-paced and professional work environment. We currently have the following shift available to add to our team:


Schedule Monday through Friday 6am to 2:30pm



Position Description:



The Material Handler job will involve:

• Performing the physical tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, and distributing of products, materials, parts, supplies and equipment.


• Unpacks and checks goods received against purchase orders or invoices


• Maintains records of received goods, rejecting unsatisfactory items where necessary


• Pulls and fills orders


• Working with RF Scanning equipment to maintain records of merchandise shipped, as well as examine, stock and distribute materials in inventory and on manufacturing lines


• Posts weights and shipping charges and prepares goods for final shipment


• May prepare kitting packages for assembly production.


• May use power equipment including, but not limited to forklift, hand tools, and other devices operated in a warehouse environment while maintaining the highest level of productivity and accuracy


• Standing and engaging in repetitive movement throughout the entire shift


• Extensive walking and mandatory overtime as needed is required


• Passion around working for a leading healthcare distribution company focused on distributing pharmaceuticals to more than 40,000 customers ranging from retail chains, independent retail pharmacies, hospitals, health systems, and other healthcare facilities

If you like the sound of these job tasks and perks, then starting your career as a Material Handler is right for you!

• Keep Your Edge - Stay mentally sharp throughout your shift pulling and picking orders as you strategically get the job done


• Enjoy excellent benefits including 16 PTO days to all eligible employees, along with paid Holidays


• Customized medical, dental and vision packages are created to fit you and your family's needs


• Stay Fit - Get your workout in as you bend, twist, lift up to 50lbs, and walk extensive miles per shift - Employees that participate in our Wellness program can receive Health discounts!


• Work Hard, Play Hard - That's right! Your performance will help you earn financial incentive on top of your regular pay


• Take advantage of on the job training to operate power equipment including forklift, hand tools, and other devices


• Most of our Distribution Centers are climate controlled and utilize state of the art systems & equipment


• Stay comfortable while working in a fast-paced team oriented environment!

Minimum Requirements:

• Typically requires 3+ years of related experience

Critical Skills:

• Working knowledge of Material Handling issues


• Work experience in a face-paced, distribution or warehouse environment or stock room strongly preferred; picking/packing, sorting, loading/unloading, scanning, or various other warehouse functions


• The ability to work the hours listed above, in addition to overtime. * Overtime in most Distribution Centers is mandatory and typically occurs M-W due to our real-time commitments to our customers


• Strong reading, addition and subtraction skills needed to manage order specific documentation

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 20 to 50lbs repetitively throughout the course of a shift without assistance (weight varies based on product)


• Must be able to bend, sit, stand, twist, stoop for long periods of time


• Able to walk up to 10 miles throughout the course of a shift (steps vary per shift)


• Working with RF scanning equipment

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.



Our Base Pay Range for this position



$16.94 - $28.24



McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer



McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.



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