Warehouse Associate, 1st Shift

cardinalhealth; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Health savings account

401k

MyFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health seeks a Warehouse Associate II to support inbound operations. You will accurately pick, sort, palletize, and prepare orders for shipment using WMS and material handling equipment. The role requires lifting heavy items, adhering to safety protocols, and collaborating with a team in a fast-paced environment.

Shifts run Tuesday through Friday from 4:00am to 2:30pm with overtime as needed. Competitive benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, 401k, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds; stand and operate for long shifts.
• Experience with material handling equipment (PIT) preferred.
• RF scanner/voice picking experience is highly preferred.
• WMS used for checking in/out products; OSHA safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment following SOPs.
• Operate material handling equipment and ensure safety standards.
• Use WMS to track inventory and movements.
• Contribute to housekeeping and inventory control tasks.
• Collaborate with team and communicate any concerns to leadership.

Skills

Lift 50+ lbs

RF scanner experience

PIT equipment experience

WMS literacy

Overtime flexibility

Teamwork

Verbal/written communication

Attention to safety

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

RF scanner

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

PIT equipment

Job description

Pay rate:$20.25 per hour (includes shift differential)

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

Work Schedule

• Tuesday - Friday
• 4:00am - 2:30pm, or until work is completed
• mandatory overtime, based on business needs

Job Summary

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

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.

Qualifications

• Frequently lift 50 pounds or more
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift.
• Comfort working with heights 20-30 feet regularly.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Previous material handling equipment experience (PIT) strongly preferred.
• Radio frequency (RF) scanner and/or voice to pick experience highly preferred.
• Must be able to work overtime with little to no advance notice.
• Ability to follow direction and change priorities while working independently or as a member of a team.
• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment while meeting hourly established performance standards.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and rotate into various areas of the warehouse.
• Adhere 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.