Warehouse Associate (Full Time, Days)

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

HSA

401k

Pay advances

FSAs

Short/Long disability

Work-Life resources

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. in Swedesboro, NJ is hiring for Warehouse Operations roles in a fast-paced distribution center. You will follow SOPs to pick, pack, and ship orders, with cross-training across inbound and outbound areas.

Responsibilities include scanning products with RF equipment, loading/unloading, and maintaining safety and quality standards. OT may be required; prior warehouse experience is helpful but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years of warehouse/distribution experience preferred.
• RF or automated warehouse experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to process orders: pick, quality checks, packing, and shipment preparation.
• Cross-train in multiple warehouse areas and participate in projects.
• Receive large boxes, scan with RF scanner, and input data into the system.
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and comply with EHS policies.

Skills

RF scanner

Pallet jack

Forklift

Cherry picker

Reach truck

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Cherry picker

Reach truck

Job description

At Cardinal Health, we're developing the innovative products and services that make healthcare safer and more productive. Join a growing, global company genuinely committed to making a difference for our customers and communities.

Pay Rate: $20.30/hr

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wage before payday with myFlexPay
• Flexible Spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Schedule

(Shift end times can vary based on operational needs and there is an expectation for flexibility to working some overtime on a weekly basis)

• Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm (or until daily tasks complete)

Application window anticipated to close: 09/12/2026 - if interested, please submit an 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.

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 andpreparing the orders for shipment.
• Responsible for cross-training in multiple areas of the warehouse and/or participates in projects as assigned by your manager or other management team member.
• Responsible for cross-training in multiple areas of the warehouse including Inbound and Outbound.
• Receive large boxes on warehouse dock, scan product with RF scanner, and input product information into computer.
• Break down cases of product and operate heavy equipment to replenish warehouse.
• Mustbe flexible to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment while meeting established performance quotas and attendance requirements.
• Utilize voice to pick system to pick large case items with material handling equipment or to pick small unit of measure items and place on cart.
• Palletize large items to skid and wrap for shipment.
• Pack small items in boxes.
• 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.
• Perform housekeeping and inventory control tasks, maintaining a clean work environment including complying with all Environmental Health and Safety requirements.

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!

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years of related warehouse/distribution center experience preferred.
• Automated or RF (Radio Frequency) warehouse experience beneficial.
• Ability to operate or willingness to learn material handling equipment (pallet jacks, cherry/order pickers, reach trucks, forklifts) as needed.
• Ability to work standing for long periods of time with frequent stooping or bending.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to be detail oriented, quality focused and self-motivated.
• Fluent in the English language with the ability to read and write preferred.
• Ability to work in coordination with other team members to accomplish goals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment while meeting established performance quotas and standards.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• 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.

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.
• Follows all attendance policies and guidelines.

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.