Lead Warehouse Associate

myhrabc; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a full-time warehouse operations specialist to support distribution services in the US. The role involves training staff, coordinating inbound/outbound activities, and ensuring accurate inventory control and timely order fulfillment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, an Associate's degree in a related field, and CSCP certification preferred. The position requires 3+ years of warehouse experience and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations, business admin, or related field preferred.
• CSCP or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train warehouse staff on duties and SOPs.
• Process inbound, outbound, and internal activities to support order fulfillment.
• Prepare shipments, packaging materials, and staging areas.
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies and stock movements to preserve integrity.
• Monitor stock levels, storage conditions, and workflow status for replenishment needs.
• Investigate damaged shipments and process exceptions for timely resolution.
• Document shipment status and inventory updates for warehouse visibility.

Skills

CSCP

Inventory control

Safety & loss prevention

Process improvement

Interdepartmental communication

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Associate's degree in supply chain or related field

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

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 Details: Full-Time | Sun 2:30pm-finish; Monday - Thursday 5pm-finish,

Pay Details: Pay starting at $27.67 with potential for up to $34.22 based on a variety of earning opportunities including shift differentials, performance incentives, and referral bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Spends much of the time training warehouse associates in duties and responsibilities and all associates in the safe use of equipment according to SOPs. Observes performance to correct behaviors as necessary.
• Processes inbound, outbound, and internal warehouse activities to support accurate product movement and effective order fulfillment.
• Prepares shipments, packaging materials, and staging areas to meet handling requirements and dispatch timelines.
• Reconciles inventory discrepancies, stock movements, and transaction variances to preserve inventory integrity.
• Monitors stock levels, storage conditions, and workflow status to identify replenishment needs and service risks.
• Investigates damaged shipments, handling issues, and process exceptions to determine causes and support timely resolution.
• Documents shipment status, inventory updates, and operational exceptions to maintain accurate warehouse visibility.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• Associate's degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

Work Experience

• 3+ years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field required.
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent certification preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent certification preferred.
• Knowledge in warehouse operations across receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping, and returns.
• Knowledge in inventory control principles, stock reconciliation, and transaction accuracy.
• Knowledge in shipment preparation, product handling, and storage condition requirements.
• Knowledge in warehouse documentation, record maintenance, and operational reporting.
• Knowledge in safety, loss prevention, and warehouse control practices.
• Ability to review and verify inventory, shipment, and operational data with accuracy.
• Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve routine and moderately complex operational issues.
• Ability to communicate clearly with internal stakeholders on shipment status, stock issues, and operational requirements.
• Ability to organize work across shifting priorities and variable workload demands.
• Ability to support process consistency and continuous improvement within warehouse operations.

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

Salary Range*

$52,000 - 81,620

*This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/New York/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/Illinois State-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.

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 matter