Warehouse Associate

cardinalhealth; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

PTO

HSA

401k

MyFlexPay

FSAs

Disability

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Anchorage, Alaska is hiring a Warehouse Associate to support inbound and outbound operations. You will follow established SOPs to pick, pack, and ship orders, operate forklifts or other material handling equipment, and help maintain a safe, efficient warehouse.

The role requires 1–2 years of related warehouse experience, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, overtime with little notice, and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related warehouse experience preferred
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience with material handling equipment preferred
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for 8+ hours
• Must be able to work overtime with little notice
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently
• Comfortable working at heights 20–30 ft regularly
• Work in a fast-paced environment and meet productivity standards
• Adhere to site safety regulations including PPE

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to process orders including picking, quality checks, sorting, consolidating, packaging, loading and preparing orders for shipment
• Pick large items with equipment or small items onto designated carts
• Cross-train in multiple warehouse areas and participate in projects
• Use Warehouse Management System to check in/out products
• Operate equipment such as order picker, forklift, reach truck, pallet jack
• Maintain housekeeping and inventory control for a clean, safe environment
• Complete routine tasks and escalate complex issues to supervisor
• Attend associate meetings and communicate concerns to management
• Perform duties in line with OSHA standards and company policies

Skills

Warehouse experience

Material handling equipment

Lift 50 lbs

OT availability

Safety awareness

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Pallet jack

Cherry picker

Job description

Anticipated Pay Rate: $22.70 - $23.40 per hour based on relevant experience

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: 09/30/2026

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.

$1000 NEW-HIRE SIGN-ON BONUS

Shift Details

• Monday - Friday

• 10 AM start (until work is completed)

• Mandatory Overtime - including weekends and holiday when necessary, based on business needs

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related warehouse experience strongly preferred

• High school degree or GED preferred

• Experience with material handling equipment strongly preferred

• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift (8+ hours)

• Must be able to work overtime with little to no advance notice

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently

• Comfortable working with heights 20-30 ft regularly

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet productivity standards

• Adhere to site safety regulations including wearing required personal protective equipment

• Willingness to learn and rotate into various areas of the warehouse as needed

Responsibilities

• 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, and preparing orders for shipment.

• Pick large case items with material handling equipment or pick small unit of measure items and place on designated cart.

• Cross-train in multiple areas of the warehouse and participate in projects as needed.

• Utilize Warehouse Management System (WMS) to check in and/or send out products.

• Drive material handling equipment as required by job duty. Example equipment in the facility may include order picker (cherry picker), forklift, reach truck, turret truck, pallet jack, and walkie rider.

• Complete housekeeping and inventory control tasks and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Work on routine assignments that require problem resolution.

• Participate in associate meetings and communicate any concerns to management.

• Perform all job duties in accordance with OSHA standards and adhere to all policies, rules, regulations, and procedures set by the organization.

Job Summary

• The Assoc II, Warehouse Ops assists on Inbound or Outbound activities as requested by the Warehouse Supervisor meeting quality, safety, productivity and operational standards. Inbound positions receive products into the facility and outbound ships products to customers.

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

What Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal Health

• Operations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. Includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management as well as demand and supply.

• Warehouse Operations is responsible for performing/controlling a combination of manual or automated tasks necessary for the receipt, storage, and shipment of products. 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.

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.

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