Cherry Picker Operator - 2nd Shift

Cardinal Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages with myFlexPay

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage (short- & long-)

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Portland, OR is hiring for an Assoc II, Warehouse Ops to assist inbound or outbound activities, meeting quality, safety, and productivity standards. The role supports a fast-paced distribution environment with emphasis on accuracy and timely shipments.

Responsibilities include packing, picking, and using WMS; cross-training; and following SOPs while maintaining a safe workspace. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work overtime with little to no advance notice.
• RF scanner experience highly preferred.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with material handling equipment (PIT) preferred.
• Comfort working at heights 20-30 feet regularly.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to process orders including picking, quality checks, packing, and shipment prep.
• Pick large case items with equipment or small unit items on designated cart.
• Cross-train in multiple areas of the warehouse as needed.
• Use WMS to check in/out products.
• Operate material handling equipment as required.
• Maintain housekeeping and inventory control in a safe environment.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

RF scanner experience

Communication skills

Overtime flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Shift Details- Monday - Friday -1pm - 9:30 pm (Overtime might be required based on business needs)

Hourly rate: $21.50 (includes shift differential)

Bonus eligible: No

• 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 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

• 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 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift.
• Previous Order Selector (Cherry Picker) / material handling equipment experience (PIT) preferred.
• Comfort working with heights 20-30 feet regularly.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, 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.
• 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.

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We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.

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