Senior Shipping Associate

HITEC; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Warehouse Operations professional in La Vergne, TN to manage receiving, storage and shipment processes. You will coordinate with internal teams and external carriers, ensuring compliance with policies and timely delivery.

The role includes training to operate material handling equipment and maintaining safety standards. The position offers a predictable Monday–Friday schedule from 10:00am to 6:30pm with potential overtime and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Good written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build relationships with carrier partners.
• Ensure carriers follow Cardinal Health policies and procedures.
• Monitor freight and report KPIs.
• Expedite urgent shipping requests.
• Investigate delivery issues and report outcomes to Customer Service.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 6:30pm (overtime per business needs)

Responsibilities

• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders


• Building relationships with our commercial carrier partners


• Ensure carriers follow guidelines in day-to-day operations based on Cardinal Health's policies and procedures


• Freight monitoring and KPI reporting


• Expediting urgent shipping requests


• Handle customer complaints, investigate delivery issues and report outcome to internal Customer Service Group


• Working with dedicated carrier partners to meet client needs.


• Scheduling dedicated trucks for clients.


• Provide guidance or technical assistance to organizational projects


• Willingness to train and be certified to drive material handling equipment as requires by job duty. Example equipment in the facility includes order picker (cherry picker), forklift, reach truck, turret truck, pallet jack, and walkie rider.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required some college preferred


• Proficient in Microsoft office


• Good written communication skills

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies knowledge and company policies to complete a variety of tasks


• Demonstrates a working knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility


• maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications


• Works on assignments that are moderatly difficult requiring judgment in resolving issues


• May assist in recommendation of processes on new assignments


• Adheres to all quality guidelines


• Works with limited supervision. Work occassionally involves review of output by work lead or supervisor


• May provide general guidance or technical assistance to less experienced team members

Anticipated hourly range:$22.50 per hour - $26.80 per hour based on experience (includes shift differential)

Bonus eligible:No

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

Application window anticipated to close:11/5/2026

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.

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.