Associate Operator, Warehouse Operations

AmerisourceBergen Pharmaceutical Distribution and Strategic Global Sourcing; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 29,600 - 54,340; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cencora in the United States, operating through AmerisourceBergen, seeks a full-time warehouse support associate to handle temperature-sensitive materials and ensure accurate inventory and shipment records. You will monitor conditions, update logs, and follow proper packaging and documentation for timely order fulfillment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma; CSCP certification is a plus. Experience under two years in related warehouse roles is acceptable, with on‑the‑job training and a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CSCP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Less than 2 years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors temperature‑sensitive materials during storage and shipment preparation to preserve required conditions.
• Updates warehouse transactions, inventory records, and shipment documentation to maintain traceability and control.
• Identifies on‑hold, damaged, or non‑conforming materials and routes them through defined handling procedures.
• Coordinates material movement using approved warehouse equipment to support safe and efficient flow.
• Prepares packaging materials and shipment areas to support timely outbound activity.
• Escalates non‑standard handling or inventory issues to support timely follow‑up.

Skills

Temperature‑controlled handling

Inventory control

Shipping/Receiving

Documentation & record keeping

Multiple task management

Safe material handling

Education

High School Diploma

CSCP certification preferred

Tools

Warehouse equipment

Job description

Overview

Support Cencora's distribution services operating through AmerisourceBergen in the United States.

Compensation & Shift

Shift: Monday through Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm. Pay starts at $20.25, potentially rising to $23.74 based on shift differentials, performance incentives, and referral bonuses.

Full-time salary range: $29,600 – $54,340 (national average; may vary by location).

Responsibilities

• Monitors temperature‑sensitive materials during storage and shipment preparation to preserve required conditions.
• Updates warehouse transactions, inventory records, and shipment documentation to maintain traceability and control.
• Identifies on‑hold, damaged, or non‑conforming materials and routes them through defined handling procedures.
• Coordinates material movement using approved warehouse equipment to support safe and efficient flow.
• Prepares packaging materials and shipment areas to support timely outbound activity.
• Escalates non‑standard handling or inventory issues to support timely follow‑up.

Education

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required.
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or equivalent certification preferred.

Work Experience

• Less than 2 years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of warehouse operations processes, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, staging, and shipping.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles, stock movement tracking, and material traceability requirements.
• Knowledge of temperature‑controlled handling and cold chain support for sensitive products and materials.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, reusable shipping assets, and replenishment practices within warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of shipment documentation, operational record‑keeping, and transaction processing requirements.
• Knowledge of safe material handling practices and the use of warehouse equipment and tools.
• Ability to follow established warehouse procedures and standardized work instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and update operational information in warehouse systems and logs.
• Ability to identify inventory, packaging, shipment, and material handling exceptions for further action.
• Ability to support timely and accurate order preparation and material movement activities.
• Ability to manage multiple routine tasks across warehouse workflows while maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to work with temperature‑sensitive materials in line with defined handling requirements.

Benefits

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that support a highly inclusive culture and enable team members to live with purpose. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision care, as well as support for working families, backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and more. Training programs, professional development resources, mentorship opportunities, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and other growth initiatives are also available.

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.

Harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non‑discriminatory.

Reasonable Accommodations

Cencora provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process in accordance with legal requirements. To request an accommodation, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodation requests will not be returned.