Warehouse Associate (Days)

Cardinal Health; Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid time off

HSA

401k savings plan

myFlexPay access

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Kansas City, MO is seeking Warehouse Operations team members to support receipt, storage, and shipment of products. You will receive and fulfill orders, operate equipment, and contribute to safe, efficient warehouse processes.

This role offers a fast-paced environment with training provided on day one, and opportunities to grow within a large healthcare logistics network. Day shifts, overtime as needed, with a focus on accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work at heights.
• Able to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for long shifts.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to follow directions and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with computers or POS systems is a plus.
• Basic proficiency in English to read/write documents.

Responsibilities

• Follow established process to fulfill orders, including picking, packing and preparing shipments.
• Cross-train in multiple warehouse areas and participate in projects.
• Maintain housekeeping and inventory control, ensure a safe work environment.
• Be willing to train and be certified to operate material handling equipment as required.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Work at heights 20-30 ft

Bend, reach, stoop & stand

Overtime flexibility

Follow directions & priorities

Verbal & written communication

Tech literacy

English reading/writing

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Tools

Order picker (cherry picker)

Forklift

Reach truck

Turret truck

Pallet jack

Walkie rider

Job description

Pay

Pay rate: $19.26 per hour. Bonus eligible: No.

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.

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

Application window anticipated to close: 10/02/2026.

Warehouse Operations

Warehouse Operations is responsible for performing or 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. 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.

Shift / Schedule

40 hours weekly
1st Shift / Day Shift
4 days a week, 10 hour days
7:00am - 5:30pm or until completion
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Thursday is day off during the week
Must be flexible to work other hours and days if needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow established process to fulfill orders. This includes accurately picking products, performing quality control checks, packing products, and preparing orders for shipment.
• Cross‑training in multiple areas of the warehouse and participating in projects as needed.
• Perform housekeeping and inventory control tasks and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Willingness to train and be certified to drive material handling equipment as required by job duty.

Equipment

• Order picker (cherry picker)
• Forklift
• Reach truck
• Turret truck
• Pallet jack
• Walkie rider

Qualifications

We are open to candidates with little to no warehouse experience. If you are comfortable working in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment you could be a great fit for our team. All training is provided starting your first day!

• 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
• Basic proficiency in English is required, including being able to read and write in English in order to process documents.

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

Inclusion Statement

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Company Description

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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