Warehouse Associate - Reach Truck & Cherry Picker Operator (Days)

222 Cardinal Health 110, LLC; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health's Aurora facility is seeking workers to support pharmaceutical distribution and warehouse operations. You will operate material handling equipment to pick orders, replenish stock, and participate in safety-focused, team-based tasks within a fast-paced distribution center.

The role requires willingness to be trained on all equipment, physical stamina to lift up to 50 lbs, and flexibility to work overtime. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with material handling equipment (order/cherry picker, reach truck, forklift) preferred.
• Must be willing to be trained and certified on all facility equipment.
• Comfort working with heights 20-30 ft regularly, required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexible to work overtime as needed.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive material handling equipment such as reach truck and/or order picker to pick orders or pull stock to replenish warehouses.
• Cross-train in multiple areas of the warehouse and participate in projects as assigned.
• Adhere to site safety regulations and wear required PPE.
• May operate in cold temperatures during parts of the shift.
• Perform housekeeping and inventory control tasks to maintain a safe environment.

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: 12/02/2026

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.

Responsibilities

• Driving material handling equipment such as a reach truck and/or order/cherry picker to pick orders or pull stock to replenish warehouses.
• Cross-training in multiple areas of the warehouse and/or participating in projects as assigned by your manager or other management team members as needed.
• Adherence to site safety regulations including wearing required personal protective equipment such as composite toed safety shoes, and material handling equipment safety harness; accountable to Cardinal Health’s EHS as well as QRA policies and procedures.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with material handling equipment (order/cherry picker, reach truck, forklift), preferred
• Must be willing to be trained and certified on all equipment within the facility, including order/cherry picker, reach truck, forklift, turret truck, pallet jack, and walkie rider
• Comfort working with heights 20-30 ft regularly, required
• Ability to lift up 50 Ibs
• 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

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.

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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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