Warehouse Associate (1st Shift)

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is hiring for a warehouse operations role in Elgin, IL. The position runs 6:00am-2:30pm Monday through Friday and may require overtime to meet customer needs. Responsibilities include receiving, breaking down shipments, putting away goods, and operating warehouse equipment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, good written communication skills, and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is preferred for daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Good written communication skills.
• 1-2 years experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office preferred.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Receiving of medical supplies.
• Breaking down inbound shipments.
• Putting away product within the warehouse.
• Operating warehouse equipment.

Skills

Good written communication

Fast-paced environment

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The shift hours for this position are: 6:00am-2:30pm (or until the work is complete) Monday-Friday. Must be willing to work overtime as necessary due to customer needs.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Receiving of medical supplies
• Breaking down inbound shipments
• Putting away product within the warehouse
• Operating warehouse equipment

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Good written communication skills
• 1-2 years experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft office preferred
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

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

Anticipated hourly range:$20.50 per hour - $23.58 per hour based on 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:11/7/2026

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.

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.