Lead Warehouse Associate - 3rd Shift

Cardinal Health; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,501,000 - 105,447,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

myFlexPay access

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations to support inbound or outbound management and drive efficient warehouse workflows. You will guide warehouse staff, coordinate shipments, and produce productivity reports to improve service levels.

You will participate in scheduling and prioritizing tasks, coordinate with drivers and supervisors, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards across the distribution floor.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a distribution center environment preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Proficient with MS Office; PKMS, AIMS, ECC, WIL, ADI preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50-75 pounds regularly.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to assess inventory, submit orders, and audit operations.
• Direct floor workflows including packing, unloading, shipping, and scheduling deliveries.
• Analyze data to assess productivity and efficiency.
• Coordinate with Warehouse Supervisors on inventory priorities.
• Forecast inbound/outbound workload to plan labor.
• Train new employees on procedures.
• Operate material handling equipment as required.
• Ensure safety, productivity and quality standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PKMS

AIMS

ECC

WIL

ADi

Excel

Access

Word

Job description

Anticipated hourly range: $26.00 per hour - $36.80 per hour (includes a 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 anticipated to close: 09/04/2026

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 7:00pm - shift completion Overtime is required daily until all tasks are completed for the shift

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 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.

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.
• Training new employees on company and departmental procedures as appropriate
• Drive material handling equipment as required by job duty. Example equipment in the facility may include order picker (cherry picker), forklift, reach truck, turret truck, pallet jack, and walkie rider.
• Ensuring that safety, productivity and quality standards are met
• Coordinating housekeeping, inventory control, and complying with all QRA and safety requirements
• Directly supporting employees in the distribution center in all functions, including:
  • Unloading trucks by hand and with the use of material handling equipment
  • Accurately breaking down and stocking freight in accordance with QRA standards and local procedures
  • Order processing (accurately picking, checking, sorting, consolidating freight, wrapping pallets, packing, and loading products)

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience, preferred; Prior distribution center experience preferred
• High School diploma or GED is required
• Computer experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, and Word) preferred; PKMS, AND OR AIMS, ECC, WIL, ADI experience is strongly preferred
• Ability to work in a position that requires prolonged standing, frequent bending, stooping, and reaching with ability to lift up to 50- 75 pounds on a regular basis
• Independent self-starter with a drive to succeed and a strong emphasis on results with ability to motivate others and significantly contribute in a team environment to accomplish goals
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and follow up skills in addition to analytical skills and problem solving skills strongly preferred

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.

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