Lead Warehouse Associate - Second Shift

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Associate for Warehouse Operations to enhance efficiency and productivity. This role involves supporting the Warehouse Supervisor, managing workflows, and ensuring the smooth operation of inbound and outbound logistics. You will play a key role in directing warehouse staff, analyzing performance data, and maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact operational success and help shape a collaborative work environment that values diversity and inclusion. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive setting.

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

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience preferred in warehouse operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and good written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs workflows on the warehouse floor, including packing and shipping.
• Analyzes data on productivity and efficiency to optimize operations.
• Coordinates with supervisors to align on inventory priorities.

Skills

Inventory Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Anticipated hourly range: $19.75-$27.85 per hour based on experience (includes 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: 5/2/2025. 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.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1PM-completion of work

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.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Good written communication skills

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 issues.
• Makes recommendations for new or revised processes and has a role in 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.