Lead Warehouse Associate

World Courier; Romeoville, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Backup dependent care

Adoption assistance

Infertility coverage

Family building support

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Training programs

Mentorship programs

Employee resource groups

Volunteer activities

Job summary

Cencora in Illinois is seeking a Warehouse Operations Associate to support inbound, outbound, and internal warehouse activities to ensure accurate product movement and on-time dispatch.

You will prepare shipments, monitor stock levels, and maintain inventory integrity while documenting status and handling exceptions to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with associate degree preferred.
• Experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, or inventory control.
• CSCP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory control, stock reconciliation, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process inbound, outbound, and internal warehouse activities to support product movement.
• Prepare shipments, packaging, and staging to meet dispatch timelines.
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies and monitor stock levels.
• Investigate damaged shipments and process exceptions to resolve issues.
• Document shipment status and inventory updates for warehouse visibility.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Shipping / receiving

Stock reconciliation

Documentation

Safety compliance

Data accuracy

Communication with internal teams

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree in supply chain or related field

CSCP certification

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. Apply today!# **Job Details**This role is in support of Cencora's distribution services in the US operating through our AmerisourceBergen business.**Shift:** Sunday 2:30 pm to complete. Monday through Thursday 4:30 PM to Complete**Pay Details: Up to $30.79** Cencora offers a variety of earning opportunities from base pay rates, shift differentials, performance incentives, and referral bonuses.**Responsibilities:*** 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.**Certifications:*** Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent certification preferred.**Skills and Knowledge:*** 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, visitFull 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 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 CorporationCencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them.We're a purpose-driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health.2.) **Be Wary of Unrealistic Promises:** Exercise caution If a job posting offers high salaries and minimal qualifications. Legitimate jobs will have realistic expectations and provide detailed job requirements. Jobs at Cencora can be found on Cencora.com/careers