Senior Warehouse Associate, Warehouse Operations

AmerisourceBergen Pharmaceutical Distribution and Strategic Global Sourcing; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 46,862 - 54,281; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Parental leave

Training programs

Mentorship programs

Job summary

AmerisourceBergen Pharmaceutical Distribution and Strategic Global Sourcing in Romeoville, IL is seeking a warehouse associate to support distribution services in the US. Shift is Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with pay starting at $22.53 and up to $26.02 based on incentives and bonuses.

You will process inbound/outbound warehouse activities, prepare shipments, monitor inventory levels, investigate discrepancies, and document shipment status to maintain accurate warehouse visibility

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CSCP or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Experience in warehouse/distribution operations is required.

Responsibilities

• Processes inbound, outbound, and internal warehouse activities to support accurate product movement and effective order fulfillment.
• Prepares shipments, packaging materials, and staging areas to meet handling requirements and dispatch timelines.
• Reconciles inventory discrepancies, stock movements, and transaction variances to preserve inventory integrity.
• Monitors stock levels, storage conditions, and workflow status to identify replenishment needs and service risks.
• Investigates damaged shipments, handling issues, and process exceptions to determine causes and support timely resolution.
• Documents shipment status, inventory updates, and operational exceptions to maintain accurate warehouse visibility.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Shipment prep

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CSCP certification

Job description

Job Overview

This role is in support of Cencora's distribution services in the US operating through our AmerisourceBergen business.

Shift: Monday through Friday | 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Pay Rate: Pay starting at $22.53 with potential for up to $26.02 based on a variety of earning opportunities including shift differentials, performance incentives, and referral bonuses.

Location: 1001 W Taylor Rd. Romeoville, IL 60446

Responsibilities

• Processes inbound, outbound, and internal warehouse activities to support accurate product movement and effective order fulfillment.
• Prepares shipments, packaging materials, and staging areas to meet handling requirements and dispatch timelines.
• Reconciles inventory discrepancies, stock movements, and transaction variances to preserve inventory integrity.
• Monitors stock levels, storage conditions, and workflow status to identify replenishment needs and service risks.
• Investigates damaged shipments, handling issues, and process exceptions to determine causes and support timely resolution.
• Documents shipment status, inventory updates, and operational exceptions to maintain accurate warehouse visibility.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• Associate's degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

Work Experience

3+ years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field required.

Certifications

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent certification preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge in warehouse operations across receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping, and returns.
• Knowledge in inventory control principles, stock reconciliation, and transaction accuracy.
• Knowledge in shipment preparation, product handling, and storage condition requirements.
• Knowledge in warehouse documentation, record maintenance, and operational reporting.
• Knowledge in safety, loss prevention, and warehouse control practices.
• Ability to review and verify inventory, shipment, and operational data with accuracy.
• Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve routine and moderately complex operational issues.
• Ability to communicate clearly with internal stakeholders on shipment status, stock issues, and operational requirements.
• Ability to organize work across shifting priorities and variable workload demands.
• Ability to support process consistency and continuous improvement within warehouse operations.

Benefits

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings such as medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This includes support for working families, backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage personal growth, we offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora.

Salary Range: $43,300 - $79,310. This reflects a national average for this job; ranges may vary based on location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. Message and emails regarding anything other than accommodation requests will not be returned.