Lead Warehouse

AmerisourceBergen Pharmaceutical Distribution and Strategic Global Sourcing; Lockbourne (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping within our US distribution operations. This role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork to ensure efficient order fulfillment.

The position requires two-plus years of experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to operate reach trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, and picker machines. Shift is Monday–Thursday, 6:00am–4:30pm, full-time in Ohio.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a high school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) plus years of work experience.
• Ability to read and understand English, and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Acquires materials, records, and shipment information for receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Inspects products, storage conditions, and outputs to maintain accuracy and readiness.
• Consolidates inventory and workflow data to improve transaction accuracy.
• Adjusts warehouse activities within guidelines to address exceptions and priorities.
• Preserves product condition and inventory integrity through proper handling and movement.
• Screens operational issues to enable timely escalation and corrective action.

Skills

Reading English

Basic math

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Reach truck

Forklift

Pallet jack

Picker machines

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Job Details

This role is in support of Cencora's distribution services in the US operating through our AmerisourceBergen business.

Shift: Monday-Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm

Responsibilities:

• Acquires materials, records, and shipment information needed to support receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping activities.
• Inspects products, storage conditions, and order outputs to maintain handling accuracy and shipment readiness.
• Consolidates inventory and operational information to improve transaction accuracy and workflow coordination.
• Adjusts warehouse activities within established guidelines to address routine exceptions and changing priorities.
• Preserves product condition and inventory integrity through proper handling, storage, and movement practices.
• Screens operational issues and process gaps to enable timely escalation and corrective action.

Additional Job Description

Education:

• Requires completion of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Work Experience:

• Two (2) plus years of work experience.
• Have a good overall understanding of DC workflow and can work with minimal guidance.
• Must have proficiency to operate reach truck, picker machines, pallet jack, forklift, etc.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to read and understand the English language to compare and read product descriptions, names and shelf labels.
• Must possess basic mathematical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Strong organizational skills; detail oriented.
• Maintains a clean work area to help ensure that merchandise remains clean and to help prevent work related injuries.
• Ability to use good judgment to carry out detailed instructions.
• Basic computer knowledge preferred.
• Must be able to work overtime when necessary and participate in physical inventory.
• Must be a team player and demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Maintains appropriate attendance and production standards.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation