Warehouse Associate First Shift

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a warehouse associate to support order fulfillment and inventory control in a fast-paced environment. You will pick products, perform quality checks, pack items, and prepare shipments for distribution to customers.

The role emphasizes cross-training across warehouse functions, collaboration with teammates, and strict adherence to safety protocols. Training is provided from day one, with potential overtime based on workload.

Qualifications

• Basic proficiency in English to read and write documents.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for 8+ hours.
• Willing to work overtime.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Self-motivated with teamwork focus.
• Able to follow procedures and adapt to priorities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow process to fulfill orders: pick, quality check, pack, enter data, prepare for shipment.
• Cross-train in multiple warehouse areas and participate in projects.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and use required PPE.
• Be trained and certified to operate material handling equipment as needed.

Skills

English literacy

Lift 50 lbs

Stand 8+ hours

Overtime availability

Team oriented

Good communication

Flexible/adaptable

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Tools

RF scanner

Pallet jack

Reach truck

POS systems

Job description

Job Description

Schedule: Monday- Friday 5AM - 1:30PM or until the work is completed, overtime expected

What Warehouse Operations Contribute to Cardinal Health

Warehouse Operations ensures an uninterrupted flow of life saving drugs through the medical supply chain. We are responsible for performing a combination of crucial tasks necessary for the receipt, storage, and shipment of sensitive products. Our efforts directly contribute to hospitals and doctors' offices' ability to administer essential medical products to the patients who need them the most.

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.

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!

• Basic proficiency in English is required, including being able to read and write in English in order to process documents.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for an entire 8 hour or longer shift.
• Must be able to work overtime.
• Comfortable working at heights of 25-30 feet regularly.
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a team-oriented environment with limited supervision and an emphasis on customer satisfaction.
• Ability to comprehend and accurately process paperwork in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow direction and change priorities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Flexibility/adaptability coupled with good multi-tasking skills.
• Previous radio frequency (RF) scanner and/or voice to pick experience and/or material handling equipment experience (MHE) preferred.
• Experience working with technologies, like computers or point of sale systems, a plus.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow established process to fulfill orders. This includes accurately picking products, performing quality control checks, packing products, inputting product information into computer, and preparing orders for shipment.
• Cross-training in multiple areas of the warehouse and participating in projects as needed. Example areas could be order picking, outbound dock, renal fluid packing, IV fluid packing, and automated storage and retrieval system.
• Perform housekeeping and inventory, control tasks and maintain a clean and safe work environment, example of required personal protective equipment includes, but is not limited to, steel-toed safety shoes and a material handling harness.
• Willingness to train and be certified to drive material handling equipment as required by job duty. Example equipment in the facility includes order picker (cherry picker), pacer/counterbalance, reach truck, pallet jack, and walkie rider.

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

Pay rate:$20.10 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

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.