Warehouse Associate, 1st Shift

Cardinal Health; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse Associate for the 1st shift to assist with inbound activities and ensure quality, safety, and productivity standards are met. This role involves processing orders, operating material handling equipment, and maintaining a clean work environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, possess strong communication skills, and be able to lift heavy items. Join a company that values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and paid time off, while supporting your career growth.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account

401k savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for entire shift.
• Comfortable working at heights of 20-30 feet regularly.

Responsibilities

• Process orders by picking, packing, and preparing shipments.
• Utilize Warehouse Management System (WMS) for operations.

Skills

Material handling

Problem resolution

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Order picker

Radio frequency scanner

Job description

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Warehouse Associate, 1st Shift

Apply locations MA-Boylston time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 20159657

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 5:00am - 1:30pm (mandatory overtime based on business need)

Pay rate:$21.76 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: 05 /24/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Job Summary
The Assoc 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 and outbound ships products to customers.

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 up to 50 pounds.
• 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) 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.
• Must be able/willing to operate material handling equipment and rotate into various areas of the warehouse. Example equipment in the facility includes: order picker (cherry picker), forklift, reach truck, turret truck, pallet jack, and walkie rider.
• 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.

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