Machine Operator - Warehouse Operations (Full Time Day Shift)

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Peabody (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking warehouse operations staff to manage product receipt, storage, and shipment. Responsibilities include operating material handling equipment, following established procedures, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced environment and a strong focus on quality.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience operating material handling equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize material handling equipment regularly.
• Follow SOPs for order processing.
• Maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Self-Motivated

Team Coordination

Quality Focused

Fluent in English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Material Handling Equipment

Job description

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - Until Task Completion ( approximately 4:30pm)
Overtime is required based on business needs

Pay rate: $21.50

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:6/14/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible

• 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

Responsibilities

• Utilize material handling equipment on a regular basis (pallet jacks, cherry/order pickers, reach trucks, forklifts)
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to process orders including accurately picking, performing quality control checks, sorting, consolidating freight, building and wrapping pallets, packing, loading andpreparing the orders for shipment.
• Responsible for cross-training in multiple areas of the warehouse and/or participates in projects as assigned by your manager or other management team member.
• Perform housekeeping and inventory control tasks, maintaining a clean work environment including complying with all Environmental Health and Safety requirements.
  

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience and ability to operate material handling equipment (pallet jacks, cherry/order pickers, reach trucks, forklifts)
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 2-4 years of related experience preferred (primarily stocking and receiving)
• 2-4 years distribution warehouse experience preferred
• Automated or RF (Radio Frequency) warehouse experience beneficial
• Ability to work standing/walking for long periods of time (8 hours) with frequent stooping or bending
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in cold temperatures (as low as 34 degrees F) for an extended amount of time.
• Ability to be detail oriented, quality focused and self-motivated
• Fluent in the English language with the ability to read and write
• Ability to work in coordination with other team members to accomplish goals
• Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment while meeting established performance quotas and standards
• Must be flexible to work overtime as needed
• 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.
  

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks
• Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
• Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works under moderate degree of supervision
• Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor
• Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor

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.