Cherry Picker Operator

210 Cardinal Health 108, LLC; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

Access to wages before payday

FSAs

Short- and long-term disability

Parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in La Vergne, TN is seeking a Senior Associate, Warehouse Operations to ensure inventory integrity, manage adjustments and holds, and support efficient product flow from receipt to shipment. You will execute SOPs, resolve discrepancies, and assist with purchasing supplies.

The role involves a Monday–Friday schedule (11:00–19:30) with tasks across warehousing, material handling, and inventory control. Cardinal Health emphasizes safety standards and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for the full shift.
• Comfort working at heights 20–30 feet regularly.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent (or experience) preferred.
• PIT equipment experience preferred.
• RF scanner/voice-pick experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to process orders including picking, quality checks, sorting, pallet building and packing for shipment.
• Pick large case items with equipment or small-unit items for carts.
• Cross-train across warehouse areas and participate in projects.
• Use Warehouse Management System to check in/out products.
• Operate material handling equipment as required (e.g., forklift, cherry picker).
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and adhere to OSHA standards.
• Participate in team meetings and communicate concerns to management.

Skills

50-lb lift capability

Full shift stamina

Height access 20-30 ft

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PIT experience

RF scanner

Job description

Anticipated hourly range: $20.20 per hour - $28.50 per hour based on experience (includes shift differential)

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 11/25/2026

What Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal Health Operations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. Includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management as well as demand, supply and manufacturing planning. Warehouse 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.

Job Summary

The Senior Associate, Warehouse Operations applies broad knowledge to ensure the integrity, quality, and accuracy of the facility’s inventory, which can including but is not limited to: controlling inventory adjustments and holds, profiling/sorting incoming product, resolving inbound and outbound discrepancies, purchasing supplies, ensuring timely delivery and processing physical returns. The Senior Associate executes the facility’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) and responds effectively to routine and complex inventory/purchasing control issues.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 11am to 7:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to process orders including accurately picking, performing quality control checks, sorting, consolidating freight, building, and wrapping pallets, packing, loading, and preparing orders for shipment.
• Pick large case items with material handling equipment or pick small unit of measure items and place on designated cart.
• Cross-train in multiple areas of the warehouse and participate in projects as needed.
• Utilize Warehouse Management System (WMS) to check in and/or send out products.
• Drive material handling equipment as required by job duty. Example equipment in the facility may include order picker (cherry picker), forklift, reach truck, turret truck, pallet jack, and walkie rider.
• Complete housekeeping and inventory control tasks and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Work on routine assignments that require problem resolution.
• Participate in associate meetings and communicate any concerns to management.
• Perform all job duties in accordance with OSHA standards and adhere to all policies, rules, regulations, and procedures set by the organization.

Qualifications

• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift.
• Comfort working with heights 20-30 feet regularly.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Previous material handling equipment experience (PIT) preferred.
• Radio frequency (RF) scanner and/or voice to pick experience highly preferred.
• Must be able to work overtime with little to no advance notice.
• Ability to follow direction and change priorities while working independently or as a member of a team.
• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment while meeting hourly established performance standards.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn to operate material handling equipment and rotate into various areas of the warehouse.
• Adhere to site safety regulations including wearing required personal protective equipment such as steel toed safety shoes, and material handling equipment safety harness; accountable to Cardinal Health’s EHS as well as QRA policies and procedures.

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies knowledge and company policies to complete a variety of tasks Demonstrates a working knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications Works on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgment in resolving issues May assist in recommendation of processes on new assignments Adheres to all quality guidelines Works with limited supervision Work occasionally involves review of output by work lead or supervisor May provide general guidance or technical assistance to less experienced team members

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.

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