Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations

Cardinal Health; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; 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 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 is seeking a Warehouse Operations roles in Wisconsin. The position covers receiving, storage, and shipment of products, plus inventory management.

Shift is Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm or until work is complete, with a new hire sign-on bonus of $1500 and hourly pay ranging from $22.60 to $32.50. Responsibilities include directing floor workflows, analyzing productivity data, forecasting workload, and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follows SOPs to assess inventory levels, submit orders, and audit operations.
• Directs warehouse floor workflows: packing, unloading, shipping, delivery scheduling.
• Analyzes data and reports on productivity to improve performance.
• Coordinates with Warehouse Supervisors on priorities and inventory.
• Assists in inbound/outbound workload forecasting and labor utilization.
• Supports inventory management, stocking, and shipping as needed.
• Coach inbound team on procedures to meet expectations.
• Perform opening/closing activities for inbound operations.
• Lead processes, suggest solutions, and drive sustained performance.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm or until the work is complete

Now offering a New Hire Sign on Bonus of $1500!

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.
• Coach inbound team members on Operating procedures to ensure expectations are met
• Conduct opening and closing activities to ensure efficient Inbound Operation
• Monitors and Leads the process, suggesting innovative solutions to identified challenges. Owning the outcomes and driving the team to better, sustained performance.
• Communicates and records the End of Inbounds Day recap
• Completing Dock certification, safety, and training

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

Anticipated hourly range:$22.60 per hour - $32.50 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:11/25/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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.

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.