Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 63,898,598 - 91,693,056; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations to support the Warehouse Supervisor by directing inbound or outbound activities and coordinating shipments.

Responsibilities include analyzing productivity data, scheduling labor, and ensuring accurate inventory while maintaining clear communication with customers to meet delivery expectations. Four-plus years of experience and a high school diploma are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in warehouse operations or a similar role.
• Experience coordinating inbound/outbound shipments and scheduling.
• Ability to analyze productivity data and improve workflows.

Responsibilities

• Direct workflows on the warehouse floor for packing, unloading, and shipping.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound workload and align with warehouse priorities.
• Communicate disruptions and provide delivery updates to customers.

Skills

Warehouse operations knowledge

Team leadership

Data analysis

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 12:30PM Start - Completion (Expandable to 12-hour shifts as business needs)

Work Location: Cardinal Health, 3000 Mark IV Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76106 (Climate controlled facility)

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

Application window anticipated to close:08/11/2026

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.

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.

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 communicates with customers outside the warehouse to communicate disruptions, provide updates on delivery timeframes and ensure customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience, preferred
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred

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

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.