Warehouse Associate, 2nd Shift

Cardinal Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

PTO

HSA

401k

myFlexPay

FSAs

Disability

Work-Life resources

Parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Charlotte, NC is hiring for a Warehouse Associate. The role requires following SOPs, accurate order picking, packing and shipping duties, and frequent use of the Warehouse Management System.

The employee will operate material handling equipment and assist in daily warehouse tasks to ensure timely order fulfillment. The position requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods, and flexibility for overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must read and write English.
• RF scanner experience preferred.
• 1–2 years warehouse experience preferred.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for 8+ hours.
• Overtime may be required with little notice.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to process orders, including picking, packing, and shipping.
• Use WMS to check in/out products.
• Operate material handling equipment as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow safety rules.

Skills

English proficiency

RF scanner experience

Material handling

Overtime ready

PPE compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

Forklift

Cherry picker

Job description

Pay & Compensation

Pay rate: $18.70 per hour (includes shift differential) Bonus eligible: No

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

Application window anticipated to close: 09/25/2026

Shift Details

Monday - Friday 1:00 PM start, until work is completed mandatory overtime

Warehouse Operations

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

• 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

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 1 - 2 years related warehouse experience preferred
• Basic proficiency in English is required, including the ability to read and write in English
• Previous material handling experience preferred
• Radio frequency (RF) scanner and/or voice to pick experience highly preferred
• Ability to consistently lift 50 Ibs and be able to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift of 8 hours or more required
• Must be able to work overtime with little to no advance notice
• Willingness to learn to operate material handling equipment and rotate into various areas of the warehouse
• Ability to work at heights up to 25 feet consistently
• Adherence 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.
• Aptitude to work in a fast paced distribution environment while meeting hourly established distribution quotas and performance standards

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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