Lead Associate (1st Shift)

RXinsider LTD.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,720 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

401k

myFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability insurance

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

The Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations at Cardinal Health supports the Warehouse Supervisor in inbound or outbound management on the Groveport, Ohio floor. You will direct warehouse staff, coordinate shipments, and generate productivity reports to ensure smooth operations.

You will collaborate with supervisors, forecast workload, and help manage labor to optimize performance while communicating with customers about delays and delivery windows.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a warehouse or operations role.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfort working with heights 20-30 ft regularly.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift.
• Ability to follow direction and adapt to changing priorities.
• Basic proficiency in English to process documents.

Responsibilities

• Direct workflows on the warehouse floor, including packing, unloading, shipping and delivery scheduling.
• Audit warehouse operations and submit orders to support operational activities.
• Analyze productivity and efficiency data to identify performance gaps.
• Coordinate with supervisors to align inventory priorities with objectives.
• Forecast inbound/outbound workload and plan labor accordingly.
• Assist in inventory management and stock/shipment activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Anticipated hourly range: $22.30 per hour - $32.00 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

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm (or until task is complete)

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 primary purpose of the Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations is to support the Warehouse Supervisor through either inbound or outbound management of the warehouse floor and to facilitate effective warehouse operations through direction of warehouse staff, in accordance with operational priorities. In addition, this job assists in coordination of receipt of shipments and scheduling of incoming trucks, as well as making internal appointments. This job also delegates work among the warehouse staff and produces reports on workforce productivity and quality. The Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations also communicate​ with customers outside the warehouse to communicate disruptions, provide updates on delivery timeframes and ensure customer satisfaction.

About The Consumer Health Logistics Center

The Consumer Health Logistics Center (CHLC) will be Cardinal Health’s newest Pharmaceutical Supply Chain operation in Groveport, Ohio. This facility, featuring some of the latest innovations in automation technology, is approximately 350,000 square feet and picks, packs, and ships consumer products.

Responsibilities

• Follows standard operating procedures to assess inventory levels, submit orders, and audit warehouse operations to facilitate successful operational activities within the warehouse.
• Directs workflows on the floor of the warehouse, including packing, unloading, shipping and managing of delivery schedule.
• Analyzes internal data and reports on productivity and efficiency to help determine when and where the warehouse is performing better or worse than expected.
• Coordinates with Warehouse Supervisors to align on warehouse and inventory priorities, in alignment with operational objectives.
• Assists in inbound and outbound workload forecasting through historical and trend analysis to determine how labor should be utilized.
• Assists in inventory management, and helps with stocking and shipping, as necessary.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies extensive knowledge and company policies to complete a wide range of assignments
• Demonstrates expert understanding of all levels of the job family and has thorough knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility
• Takes the lead in effectively applying new processes and skills in accomplishing assignments
• May provide technical guidance and training to others
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
• Works on complex problems that require independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issue
• Makes recommendation for new or revised processes and has a role on the implementation
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works with minimal degree of supervision
• Has latitude to make decisions in exceptional circumstances within established guidelines
• Provides guidance to less experienced team members
• May have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience, preferred
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Comfort working with heights 20-30 ft regularly
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift
• Ability to follow direction and change priorities
• Basic proficiency in English, including being able to read and write in English in order to process documents

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.