Warehouse Associate (Full-Time, Nights)

Cardinal Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

401k savings plan

HSAs and FSAs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking candidates for a warehouse operations role in Kentucky. The position involves handling orders, scanning with RF technology, and preparing shipments in a fast-paced environment. You will cross-train across inbound and outbound areas and operate equipment like forklift and pallet jacks.

A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with 1–2 years of related warehouse experience. Competitive hourly pay, benefits, and an inclusive workplace culture are offered.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related warehouse/distribution center experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment as needed.
• Fluent in English reading and writing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow established SOPs to process orders including picking, quality checks, packing and preparing for shipment.
• Cross-train in multiple warehouse areas and participate in projects as assigned by management.
• Receive large boxes, scan products with RF scanner, and input product information.
• Operate material handling equipment to replenish warehouse and palletize items for shipment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

RF scanner experience

Heavy equipment operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Cherry picker

Forklift

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: $22.55/hr (Includes shift differential)

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 wage before payday 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: 9/27/2026.

Schedule: Sunday – Thursday (Shift end times can vary based work demands)

• Sunday – 5:00pm-4:00am (or until task complete)
• Monday-Thursday – 7:30pm-5:30am (or until task complete)

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 and preparing 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.
• 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

• 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.

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.