Warehouse Associate (Night Shift)

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Aurora, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Aurora, IL to receive, store, pick, pack and ship products. You will help maintain inventory, ensure accuracy, and support continuous operations in a fast-paced distribution center.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to processes, with training provided on-site and opportunities to operate equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for an entire shift.
• Must be flexible to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to follow direction and adapt to changing priorities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with technology or POS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill orders by picking, packing and preparing for shipment.
• Cross-train in multiple warehouse areas when needed.
• Wear steel-toed boots as required and work in cold environments at times.
• Maintain housekeeping and inventory control for a safe workplace.
• Train and be certified to operate material handling equipment.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Flexible to work overtime

Ability to follow direction

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Schedule

Sunday nights from 5:00pm-1:30am (or until work is finished) and Monday-Thursday nights from 6:00pm-2:30am (or until work is finished).

Pay Rate

$22.35 per hour (includes shift differential).

Bonus eligible

No.

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 anticipated to close

09/22/2026

Cardinal Health’s Aurora facility supports pharmaceutical supply chain and warehouse operations. See inside our distribution center by viewing this YouTube video here.

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
• 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

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.