Senior Warehouse Specialist - La Crosse, WI

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Implement and/or complete preventative maintenance and calibration programs according to manufacturer guidelines and internal timelines
• Ensure relevant documentation is maintained to prepare for potential audits or refunds
• Record and communicate to management regarding needed supplies and materials
• Track inventory by completing manual written logs and/or update relevant IT systems
• Write and/or assist in creation of purchase order needed to secure resources and services from suppliers
• Demonstrate knowledge of supplier contracts
• Keep management informed of potential problems or issues that need to be resolved
• Identify and communicate opportunities to improve operational efficiencies, eliminate waste, or contain costs
• Maintain costs and budgets with in established financial guidelines
• Gather information from relevant stakeholders in order to inform procurement decisions
• Ensure relevant invoices from external vendors are checked against orders/deliveries and necessary approvals received and are processed for payment
• Ensure adequate resources and materials are available
• Provision resources according to internal needs and polices
• Assist with creating and updating DOC educational material. To include but not limited to SOPs, work instructions, polices, process flows, etc. and maintaining and updating the internal DMS database
• Maintain high production volume and quality setting work standards to meet and exceed daily work force metrics
• Use of a lift truck/powered pallet jack to receive and stock warehouse inventory

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/ GED education or equivalent experience
• Unencumbered, valid driver's license; capable of driving company vehicles to assist with packages and mail deliveries
• 6+ months of experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to be certified and operate a Reach Truck
• Ability to work the required schedule of Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM and occasional Saturdays
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA Safety Certification
• Previous leadership experience
• Production assembly and packaging experience
• Warehouse, shipping/receiving, quality control experience
• Inventory control experience
• Experience with government contracting or military environment
• Reach truck operating experience
• Knowledge of safety standards in a warehouse environment
• Knowledge of cold chain management and procedures
• Knowledge of military medical readiness requirements
• Knowledge of pivot tables and spreadsheets
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work while standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to work extended periods of time in refrigerated or freezer environments
• Capable of lifting up to 35lbs frequently (34-66% of the time)
• Physical ability to bend, twist, package, and transport (shift/roll/push/pull multi-sized packages that range from 10-35lbs frequently and 50+lbs occasionally to rarely with assistance
  
  

The hourly range for this role is $16.88 to $33.22 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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