Lead Warehouse Associate (2nd Shift)

3M HEALTHCARE; Champlin (MN); On-site; USD 36,506 - 51,384; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

401k savings plan

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a Lead Associate for Warehouse Operations in Champlin, Minnesota. This role involves supporting the Warehouse Supervisor in managing warehouse floor operations, directing staff, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should have 3+ years of leadership experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. The position offers a salary between $26.50 and $37.30 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401k. Cardinal Health is committed to diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a lead role preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating receipt of shipments and scheduling incoming trucks.
• Directs workflows including packing, unloading, and shipping.
• Analyzes productivity data to improve warehouse operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Process Improvement

Safety Compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift: Sunday-Wednesday from 3:00pm to 1:30am or until completion of work

Anticipated hourly range: $26.50 per hour - $37.30 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: 6/01/2026 - if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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.

Job Summary

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

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in lead role preferred.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Lead and support team members to achieve productivity goals while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and leadership through both verbal and written channels.
• Adaptability to changing operational demands while working independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Promote and support change by ensuring consistent compliance with standard operating procedures, safety policies, and regulations.
• Coach and develop team members by providing guidance, feedback, and hands-on support.
• Identify and drive improvements to process inefficiencies to support continuous operational improvement.

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.
• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment while meeting hourly established performance standards.
• Adhere to site safety regulations including wearing required personal protective equipment such as steel toed safety shoes, and material handling equipment safety harness; accountable to Cardinal Health’s EHS as well as QRA policies and procedures.

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

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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/Affirmative Action 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.