Cherry Picker Operator - 1st Shift

Cardinal Health; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

PTO

HSA

401k

Access to wages before pay day with my

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Cranbury, NJ is hiring for a Warehouse Associate II to support inbound/outbound activities in a fast-paced distribution environment. You will follow SOPs to pick, pack and ship orders, operate equipment like forklifts and cherry pickers, and ensure accurate inventory using the WMS system.

Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds, work overtime as needed, and maintain a safe, compliant workspace.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Experience with RF scanners and material handling equipment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to process orders including picking, quality checks, packing and shipment preparation.
• Operate material handling equipment as required (forklift, cherry picker, pallet jack).
• Use Warehouse Management System (WMS) to check in/out products.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and adhere to OSHA standards.
• Communicate with management and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

RF scanner experience

Verbal & written communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cherry Picker

Forklift

WMS

Job description

Shift Details: Monday – Friday – 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (overtime might be required based on business needs). Pay rate:$23.50 per hour. 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:10/2/2026.

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 products. 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 Assoc II, Warehouse Ops assists on Inbound or Outbound activities as requested by the Warehouse Supervisor meeting quality, safety, productivity and operational standards. Inbound positions receive products into the facility and outbound ships products to customers.

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 needed by job duty. Example equipment in the facility may include order picker (cherry picker), forklift, reach truck, turret truck, pallet jack, and walkie rider preferred.
• 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

• Ability to 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 (Cherry Picker) 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 acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks
• Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
• Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works under moderate degree of supervision
• Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor
• Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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/Affirmative Action 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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Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, CardinalHealth, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges —now, and in the future.