Warehouse Associate, 1st Shift

Cardinal Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Early wage access (myFlexPay)

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Cardinal Health is hiring a Warehouse Associate for 1st shift at the Ohio Valley Distribution Center in Columbus. The role requires picking, packing, receiving, and preparing orders for shipment to support life-saving drug distribution.

This full-time position runs Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM (or until work is completed). The pay rate is $20.10 per hour with comprehensive benefits and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for an 8-hour shift or longer.
• Willingness to overtime as required.
• Comfortable working at heights of 25–30 feet.
• Self-motivated with team-focused attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with RF scanners or material handling equipment preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow established process to fulfill orders, including picking, packing, and inputting product information.
• Cross-train in multiple warehouse areas and participate in projects as needed.
• Perform housekeeping and inventory control to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Train and be certified to drive material handling equipment as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

RF scanner

Pallet jack

Job description

Warehouse Associate, 1st Shift### Warehouse Associate, 1st ShiftApply: In-Person: OH-Columbus-Ohio Valley Distribution Center: Full time: Posted Today: 20189982**Shift**: Monday - Friday 5:00 AM – 1:30PM o until work is completed **Pay rate:**$20.10 per hour **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: 11/20/2026** \\*if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. ***What Warehouse Operations Contribute to Cardinal Health***Warehouse Operations ensures an uninterrupted flow of life saving drugs through the medical supply chain. We are responsible for performing a combination of crucial tasks necessary for the receipt, storage, and shipment of sensitive products. Our efforts directly contribute to hospitals and doctors' offices' ability to administer essential medical products to the patients who need them the most. **No matter what you do at Cardinal Health, you make a difference.** Our warehouse team members make it all happen. You will receive and fulfill orders so our customers can have the products they need to take care of their patients. ***Qualifications**** Ability to lift to 50 pounds.* Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for an entire 8 hour or longer shift.* Must be able to work overtime.* Comfortable working at heights of 25-30 feet regularly.* Self-motivated with ability to work in a team-oriented environment with limited supervision and an emphasis on customer satisfaction.* Ability to comprehend and accurately process paperwork in accordance with policies and procedures.* Ability to follow direction and change priorities.* Good verbal and written communication skills.* Flexibility/adaptability coupled with good multi-tasking skills.* Previous radio frequency (RF) scanner and/or voice to pick experience and/or material handling equipment experience (MHE) preferred.* Experience working with technologies, like computers or point of sale systems, a plus.* High School Diploma/GED preferred. ***Responsibilities**** Follow established process to fulfill orders. This includes accurately picking products, performing quality control checks, packing products, inputting product information into computer, and preparing orders for shipment.* Cross-training in multiple areas of the warehouse and participating in projects as needed. Example areas could be order picking, outbound dock, renal fluid packing, IV fluid packing, and automated storage and retrieval system.* Perform housekeeping and inventory, control tasks and maintain a clean and safe work environment, example of required personal protective equipment includes, but is not limited to, steel-toed safety shoes and a material handling harness.* Willingness to train and be certified to drive material handling equipment as required by job duty. Example equipment in the facility includes order picker (cherry picker), pacer/counterbalance, reach truck, pallet jack, and walkie rider. ***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 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.