Warehouse Associate (Full-Time, Days)

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Aurora, IL. You will receive, pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment, ensuring accuracy and quality.

The role involves standing for long periods, occasional cold environments, and potential use of material handling equipment after training. We offer a pay rate of $20.85 per hour, full-time schedule Tuesday–Thursday 7:00am-3:30pm, Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, Saturday 5:30am-2:00pm, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, HSA,

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand for extended periods and bend/reach as needed.
• Basic computer and written communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow established process to fulfill orders, pick, pack and prepare shipments.
• Cross-train in multiple warehouse areas and participate in projects.
• Wear steel-toed boots as required and work in cold environments.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and assist with inventory control.
• Train and become certified to operate material handling equipment.

Skills

Lift up to 50 pounds

Standing for long shifts

Teamwork

Good communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Tools

Material Handling Equipment training

Order picker / forklift familiarity

Job description

Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday from 7:00am-3:30pm (or until work finish), Fridays from 8:00am-4:30pm (or until work finish), and Saturdays from 5:30am-2:00pm (or until work finish).

Pay Rate: $20.85 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: 8/15/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

What 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.

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.

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/or participating in projects as assigned by your manager or other management team member as needed.
• May be required to occasionally wear steel‑toed boots in the warehouse while performing certain job duties.
• May be responsible for working in cold temperatures throughout segments of the shift.
• 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. Example equipment in the facility includes order picker (cherry picker), forklift, reach truck, turret truck, pallet jack, and 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
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift
• Ability to follow direction and change priorities
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with technologies, like computers or point of sale systems, a plus
• High School Diploma/GED preferred

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.