Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations (Nights)

Cardinal Health; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations to support the supervisor and drive efficient warehouse activities. You will manage outbound processes, coordinate with the team, and communicate delivery updates to customers to ensure satisfaction.

The role requires 4+ years of experience, a high school diploma, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Location is on-site in Saint Charles, MO with Sunday-Thursday night shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent preferred.
• 4+ years of experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and follow-through abilities.
• Flexible to work overtime as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Teams preferred.
• Previous experience with material handling equipment recommended.
• English reading and writing to process documents required.

Responsibilities

• Follows standard operating procedures to manage inventory levels and audit warehouse operations.
• Directs floor workflows including packing, unloading, shipping and delivery scheduling.
• Analyzes productivity and efficiency data to assess performance.
• Coordinates with Warehouse Supervisors on priorities and inventory levels.
• Assists in forecasting inbound/outbound workload to optimize labor use.
• Supports inventory management and stocking/shipping activities.
• May wear steel-toed boots and work in cold temperatures.
• Willing to learn operation of material handling equipment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Follow-through

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Teams

RF scanners

Pallet jacks

Cherry/order pickers

Reach trucks

Forklifts

English literacy

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.

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations is to support the Warehouse Supervisor through 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.

Location / Shift

Location: This is an on-site position (5 days a week) based out of Cardinal Health’s Saint Charles, MO distribution center supporting pharmaceutical supply chain operations.

Shift Schedule: Sunday-Thursday nights from 7:00pm-3:30am (or until finish). Additional overtime required as needed.

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 management 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.
• May be required to occasionally wear steel-toed boots in the warehouse while performing certain job duties.
• May be responsible for working in cold temperatures throughout segments of the shift.
• Willingness to learn to operate material handling equipment and rotate into various areas of the warehouse.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience, preferred
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and follow through skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to operational needs
• Must be flexible to work overtime as needed
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Teams, preferred
• Previous experience with material handling equipment, such as RF scanners, pallet jacks, cherry/order pickers, reach trucks, forklifts, etc., preferred
• Proficiency in Spanish, preferred
• Proficiency in English is required, including being able to read and write in English to process documents

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 issues
• Makes recommendations for new or revised processes and has a role in 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

Compensation

Anticipated hourly range: $24.10 per hour - $34.00 per hour (includes shift differential)

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

Application window anticipated to close: 10/19/2026

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.

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.