Lead Warehouse Operations Specialist

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Cranbury, NJ is seeking a Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations to support the Warehouse Supervisor and facilitate effective warehouse operations. You will guide staff, coordinate shipment scheduling, and ensure timely, accurate processing of inbound and outbound orders.

The role requires strong teamwork, experience in fast-paced distribution, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Overtime may be required; safety compliance and accurate record-keeping are essential.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• 4+ years of experience preferred
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and follow up skills preferred
• Proficient in AIMS preferred
• Good communication skills
• Previous material handling equipment experience (MHE) preferred
• Radio frequency (RF) scanner and/or voice to pick experience highly preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift
• Must be able to work overtime with little to no advance notice
• Comfort working with heights 20-30 feet regularly
• Willingness to learn to operate material handling equipment and rotate into various areas of the warehouse
• Adherence 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.
• Aptitude to work in a fast paced distribution environment while meeting hourly established distribution quotas and performance standards
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a team-oriented environment with limited supervision and an emphasis on customer satisfaction
• Ability to comprehend and accurately process paperwork in accordance with policies and procedures
• Familiarity with Microsoft office products and general computer skills desired
• Flexibility/adaptability coupled with good multi-tasking skills

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.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

AIMS

RF scanner

Team oriented

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

AIMS

RF scanner

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cardinal Health in Cranbury, NJ is seeking a Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations to support the Warehouse Supervisor and facilitate effective warehouse operations. You will guide staff, coordinate shipment scheduling, and ensure timely, accurate processing of inbound and outbound orders.

The role requires strong teamwork, experience in fast-paced distribution, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Overtime may be required; safety compliance and accurate record-keeping are essential.