Lead Warehouse Associate (Outbound)

659 RGH Enterprises, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Lead Warehouse Associate to support the warehouse supervisor on the floor and drive efficient operations. You will direct staff, produce workforce productivity reports, and communicate with customers about disruptions and delivery updates to ensure satisfaction.

The role requires 3–5 years in warehouse/distribution, strong leadership, and experience with WMS. A flexible schedule and ability to work up to 12-hour shifts, including the last Saturday of each month, are

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and follow up skills.
• 3-5 years experience in a warehouse/distribution (pick/pack/ship) environment preferred.
• High school diploma or degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft office, Excel knowledge preferred to manage daily active reports.
• Great communication skills.
• Prior knowledge working with a WMS system.
• Previous experience leading a team and sharing feedback with employees.
• Ability to operate warehouse material handling equipment (PIT preferred) and RF equipment.
• Flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Training new employees on company and departmental procedures as appropriate.
• Measuring safety, productivity, and quality standards and ensuring they are met.
• Coordinating housekeeping, inventory control, and complying with all QRA and safety requirement.
• 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 (picking, checking, sorting, consolidating freight, wrapping pallets, packing, loading).
• Leading team meetings
• Solving minor issues
• Working in production as needed

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Warehouse experience

WMS knowledge

Team leadership

PIT/RF equipment

Excel proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Anticipated hourly range: $23.60 per hour - $33.50 per hour based on experience (includes shift differential)

Bonus eligible: Yes/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: 11/20/2026

Work schedule is: 10:00am - 6:30pm, Monday - Friday. Must be able to work until completion due to business needs. This could be up to a 12-hour shift. Also, must be willing to work the last Saturday of each month.

What Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal Health 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 Warehouse Associate is to support the Warehouse Supervisor on the warehouse floor and to facilitate effective operation through direction of warehouse staff, in accordance with site priorities. This job also delegates work among the warehouse staff and produces reports on workforce productivity and quality. The Lead Associate may also communicate with customers outside the warehouse to convey disruptions, provide updates on delivery timeframes and ensure customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Training new employees on company and departmental procedures as appropriate
• Measuring safety, productivity, and quality standards and ensuring they are met
• Coordinating housekeeping, inventory control, and complying with all QRA and safety requirement
• 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)
• Leading team meetings
• Solving minor issues
• Working in production as needed

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and follow up skills
• 3-5 years experience in a warehouse/distribution (pick/pack/ship) environment preferred
• High school diploma or degree preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft office, Excel knowledge preferred to manage daily active reports
• Great communication skills
• Prior knowledge working with a WMS system
• Previous experience leading a team and sharing feedback with employees
• Ability to operate warehouse material handling equipment (PIT preferred) and RF equipment
• Flexible schedule

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
• 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 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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