Warehouse Associate (1st shift)

Cardinal Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k plan

Paid time off

HSA

FSAs

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an Assoc II, Warehouse Ops to support inbound and outbound activities. You will unload trucks with a pallet jack, verify goods in using Manhattan WMS, and ensure proper storage including refrigerated items while maintaining safety and quality standards.

This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, working at heights, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Comfort with heights of 20–30 feet.
• Able to bend, reach, stoop and stand for the shift.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced distribution environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with computers or POS systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks in inbound using pallet jack or similar equipment.
• Use Manhattan WMS to check in products.
• Store refrigerated products per regulation when required.
• Store products in warehouse locations; pick and load outbound shipments.

Skills

Lift 50 lbs

Work at heights

Full-shift stamina

Overtime flexibility

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Tech familiarity

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Manhattan WMS

Job description

Anticipated hourly range: $19.10 per hour - $19.70 per hour
Bonus eligible: No

Application window anticipated to close: 10/12/2026

Benefits

• 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

Warehouse Operations

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, supply and manufacturing planning. 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.

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. This job receives products in the Inbound section. As far as the outbound section, this job ships products.

Responsibilities

• Unloads trucks in the Inbound section by using a pallet jack or equivalent devices to put pallets out of the trucks.
• Uses Manhattan Warehouse Management System to check in products.
• If working with specialty products, must follow regulations to store refrigerated products.
• Stores products in warehouse locations using order picker or other devices.
• Picks products from warehouse locations and loads into outbound trucks.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Comfort working with heights 20-30 ft regularly
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift
• Must be flexible to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to follow direction and change priorities
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment while meeting established performance quotas and attendance requirements.
• Experience working with technologies, like computers or point of sale systems, a plus
• High School Diploma/GED preferred

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.

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.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.

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