Senior Shipping Associate

Cardinal Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Job summary

Cardinal Health seeks a Warehouse Operations professional in LaVergne, TN, to support receiving, storage, and shipping tasks. This role coordinates with carriers, monitors shipments, and addresses delivery issues to uphold service levels.

We expect a high school diploma, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong written communication. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 10:00am–6:30pm with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Good written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Building relationships with our commercial carrier partners.
• Ensure carriers follow Cardinal Health policies in day-to-day operations.
• Freight monitoring and KPI reporting.
• Expediting urgent shipping requests.
• Handle customer complaints and report outcomes to Customer Service.

Skills

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

In-Person

TN-LaVergne-3PL LV1/LV2

Full time

20189501

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.

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.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities.

We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care.

With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.