Warehouse Associate Part Time Flex - 1st Shift

Cardinal Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Contributions

Paid Time Off

Access to wages before pay day with my

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a part-time Warehouse Associate in Portland to support order fulfillment and distribution in a fast-paced environment. You will help pick, pack and ship orders while adhering to SOPs and safety standards. The role offers benefits and opportunities to cross-train across warehouse functions.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic English proficiency, and may have RF scanner experience or WMS familiarity. OT may be required based on business needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• RF scanner experience or voice-pick experience preferred.
• Basic proficiency in English (read/write).
• Willingness to learn and rotate through warehouse areas.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to process orders: pick, QC checks, sort, consolidate freight, palletize and pack.
• Pick large cases with equipment or small items on designated cart.
• Cross-train in multiple warehouse areas and participate in projects.
• Use WMS to check in/out products.
• Operate material handling equipment as required (e.g., order picker, forklift).
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and inventory accuracy.
• Attend associate meetings and communicate concerns to management.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanner experience

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

PIT equipment experience

Job description

Shift Details

Flexible Hours during 1st shift (6:00am-5:00pm)

Days available: Sunday – Friday

Part Time, up to 29 hours per week based on business needs

Pay rate: $20.50 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: 401k Contributions, Paid Time Off, Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

Application window anticipated to close: 10/23/2026

What Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal Health Operations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. Includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management as well as demand, supply and manufacturing planning. 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 orders for shipment.


• Pick large case items with material handling equipment or pick small unit of measure items and place on designated cart.


• Cross‑train in multiple areas of the warehouse and participate in projects as needed.


• Utilize Warehouse Management System (WMS) to check in and/or send out products.


• Drive material handling equipment as required by job duty. Example equipment in the facility may include order picker (cherry picker), forklift, reach truck, turret truck, pallet jack, and walkie rider.


• Complete housekeeping and inventory control tasks and maintain a clean and safe work environment.


• Work on routine assignments that require problem resolution.


• Participate in associate meetings and communicate any concerns to management.


• Perform all job duties in accordance with OSHA standards and adhere to all policies, rules, regulations, and procedures set by the organization.

Qualifications

• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.


• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift.


• Comfort working with heights 20‑30 feet regularly.


• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.


• Previous material handling equipment experience (PIT) preferred.


• Radio frequency (RF) scanner and/or voice to pick experience highly preferred.


• Must be able to work overtime with little to no advance notice.


• Ability to follow direction and change priorities while working independently or as a member of a team.


• Aptitude to work in a fast‑paced warehouse environment while meeting hourly established performance standards.


• Good verbal and written communication skills.


• Willingness to learn and rotate into various areas of the warehouse.


• Adhere 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.


• Basic proficiency in English in required, including the ability to read and write in English.

Work Expectations

• 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.


• Refs complex unusual problems to supervisor.

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 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.

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