Assistant, Warehouse Operations- SLOTTING

Cencora; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Backup dependent care

Adoption assistance

Infertility coverage

Family building support

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Training programs

Mentorship programs

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Cencora is hiring for a warehouse-facing role in Kansas City, MO. The position covers inbound, storage, picking, packing, staging, and outbound activities, with a focus on inventory accuracy and efficient flow.

Candidates should have 2+ years in warehouse operations, basic math skills, and strong teamwork. A CSCP certification is preferred; training and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in warehouse operations or related fields.
• CSCP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Basic mathematics and inventory literacy.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance and follow detailed instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs inbound, storage, picking, packing, staging, and outbound activities.
• Validates inventory transactions and stock counts for accuracy.
• Organizes storage locations and replenishment to improve flow.
• Handles packaging, labeling, and shipment support tasks.
• Resolves routine operational exceptions with timely follow-up.
• Operates warehouse systems and equipment for safe execution.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory accuracy

Detail orientation

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Problem solving

Operate MHE

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Reach trucks

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Job description

Job Details

Shift: Monday - Friday 6AM to 2:30 PM

This job profile description is a standardized, non-contractual reference description and global reference tool provided for organizational consistency and talent architecture purposes across Cencora. It does not alter actual job duties, responsibilities, reporting lines, working conditions, grading, compensation, or other essential terms and conditions of employment.

Actual duties and responsibilities may vary based on business needs, local requirements, and operational practices. Where a team member's role is governed by an employment agreement, local terms and conditions, prior job description or collective bargaining agreement, those documents shall prevail in case of any inconsistency. Mandatory local laws shall also prevail.

• Performs inbound, storage, picking, packing, staging, and outbound activities in accordance with operating requirements.
• Validates inventory transactions, stock counts, and material movements to sustain traceability and inventory accuracy.
• Organizes storage locations, stock rotation, and replenishment activities to improve accessibility and flow efficiency.
• Handles packaging preparation, conditioned materials, labeling, and shipment support tasks to meet transport requirements.
• Resolves routine operational exceptions involving stock discrepancies, shortages, and order issues through timely follow-up.
• Operates warehouse systems, scanning tools, and approved equipment to support safe and controlled execution.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field required.
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent certification preferred.
• Knowledge in reading and interpreting product descriptions, names, and shelf labels.
• Knowledge in basic mathematics.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to organize work with attention to detail.
• Knowledge in distribution center workflow.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance.
• Ability to apply judgment when following detailed instructions.
• Knowledge in basic computer operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to solve routine operational problems.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment, including reach trucks, picker machines, pallet jacks, and forklifts.

Full time

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation