Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations

214 Cardinal Health 200, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); 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)

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Warehouse Operations team member to support materials handling, receiving, storage and shipment activities within a distribution environment.

The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, accurate inventory control, and collaboration with supervisors to meet productivity targets. Candidates should be prepared for overtime as needed and possess strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience (preferred)
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience (preferred)
• Experience with operating systems such as Microsoft Office, AS400, Oracle, AIMS or other WMS systems (preferred)
• Experience with material handling equipment such as RF scanners, pallet jacks, cherry/order pickers, reach trucks, forklifts (preferred)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift
• Ability to follow direction and change priorities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment while meeting performance quotas and standards
• Must be flexible to work overtime as needed
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and follow-through skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Follows standard operating procedures to assess inventory levels, submit orders, and audit warehouse operations
• Directs workflows on the floor of the warehouse, including packing, unloading, shipping and managing delivery schedule
• Analyzes internal data and reports on productivity and efficiency to determine performance
• Coordinates with Warehouse Supervisors to align on warehouse and inventory priorities
• Assists in inbound and outbound workload forecasting to determine labor needs
• Assists in inventory management, stocking and shipping as necessary
• Investigate outbound and inbound discrepancies by checking counts vs. records
• Aid in training and development of new hires and retraining of current employees
• Develop collaborative relationships with peers and coworkers
• Identify opportunities for personal and team development
• Participate in Lean Six Sigma projects to improve processes
• Provide guidance to less experienced team members
• May have team leader responsibilities but not formal supervision

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

AS400

Oracle

AIMS

WMS systems

RF scanners

pallet jacks

reach trucks

forklifts

Job description

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 3:00pm until completion (overtime required based on business need)

Compensation

Anticipated hourly range: $22.60 per hour - $32.50 per hour

Bonus

Eligible: No

Benefits

• 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: 11/06/2026

Job Summary

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.

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.
• Investigate outbound and inbound discrepancies by checking for differences between physical counts and AIMS records.
• Aid in the training and development of new hires and retraining of current employees.
• Develop collaborative relationships with peers and coworkers.
• Identify opportunities for personal and team development.
• Participate in Lean Six Sigma projects, designed to improve existing processes and enhance the customer experience.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility.
• Serves as a resource to other team members, instructs Associates on complex picking, put-away, and replenishment tasks to maximize inventory accuracy, is flexible to support daily operational needs.
• May assist in occasional warehouse audits by providing reporting and answering questions related to inventory control procedures, as necessary.
• Serves as back up support to the transportation coordinator and training coordinator for the facility.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience, preferred
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Previous experience with operating systems such as Microsoft Office, AS400, Oracle, AIMS or other WMS systems preferred
• Previous experience with material handling equipment preferred such as RF scanners, pallet jacks, cherry/order pickers, reach trucks, forklifts, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift
• Ability to follow direction and change priorities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment while meeting established performance quotas and standards.
• Must be flexible to work overtime as needed.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and follow through skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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 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.

Company Description

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, 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.

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