1st Shift Warehouse Associate, Refrigeration

Cardinal Health; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking warehouse team members in La Vergne, TN to support receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipment of products. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include training to operate equipment like order pickers and forklifts, maintaining inventory, and adhering to quality guidelines while contributing to efficient product flow from receipt to shipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work at heights 20–30 ft regularly.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for an entire shift.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to follow directions.
• Experience with computers or POS systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow established process to fulfill orders including accurate picking, quality checks, packing, and preparation for shipment.
• Cross-training in multiple areas of the warehouse and participation in projects as needed.
• Perform housekeeping and inventory control to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Be willing to be trained and certified to operate material handling equipment such as order pickers, forklifts, reach trucks, and pallet jacks.

Skills

Lifts 50 lb

Heights 20–30 ft

Bend/reach

Overtime flexibility

Follow directions

Verbal & written comms

Fast-paced environment

Tech familiarity

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

What Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal HealthWarehouse Operations is responsible for performing/controlling a combination of manual or automated tasks necessary for the receipt, storage, and shipment of product. This may include functions of receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transporting, storage, delivery, etc. Also responsible for the efficient flow of products from the point of product receipt from vendors to the shipment of products (via prescribed service parameters) to a variety of internal and external customers.Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 6:30pmResponsibilitiesFollow established process to fulfill orders. This includes accurately picking products, performing quality control checks, packing products, and preparing orders for shipment.Cross-training in multiple areas of the warehouse and participating in projects as needed.Perform housekeeping and inventory control tasks and maintain a clean and safe work environment.Willingness to train and be certified to drive material handling equipment as required by job duty. Example equipment in the facility includes order picker (cherry picker), forklift, reach truck, turret truck, pallet jack, and walkie riderQualificationsWe are open to candidates with little to no warehouse experience. If you are comfortable working in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment you could be a great fit for our team. All training is provided starting your first day!Ability to lift up to 50 poundsComfort working with heights 20-30 ft regularlyAbility to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shiftMust be flexible to work overtime as needed.Ability to follow direction and change prioritiesGood verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced distribution environment while meeting established performance quotas and attendance requirements.Experience working with technologies, like computers or point of sale systems, a plusHigh School Diploma/GED preferredBasic proficiency in English is required, including being able to read and write in English in order to process documents.What is expected of you and others at this levelApplies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasksReadily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned areaMaintains appropriate licenses, training and certificationsWorks on routine assignments that require some problem resolutionWorks within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methodsAdheres to all quality guidelinesWorks under moderate degree of supervisionWork typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisorRefers complex unusual problems to supervisorPay rate: $20.70 per hour (includes shift differential)Bonus eligible: NoBenefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programsApplication window anticipated to close: 10/30/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.To read and review this privacy notice click here