Warehouse Lead

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Burnside (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. in Burnside, Connecticut, seeks a Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations to support inbound and outbound warehouse activities and supervise staff. The role includes coordinating shipments, optimizing labor, and delivering timely service to internal and external customers.

The position requires 4+ years of warehouse experience, a HS diploma or GED, ability to lift 50 pounds, and comfort operating PIT and sit-down forklifts. Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, on-site work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of warehouse experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Willingness to operate PIT and sit-down forklift; rotate to different areas.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to manage inventory, place orders, and audit warehouse operations.
• Direct floor workflows for packing, unloading, shipping, and delivery scheduling.
• Analyze productivity data to assess performance versus targets.
• Coordinate with Warehouse Supervisors on priorities and inventory planning.
• Assist in workload forecasting and staffing based on historical trends.
• Assist in inbound/outbound processes and inventory storage.

Skills

Experience 4+ years

Lift up to 50 lb

Work in fast-paced env

PIT operation

Forklift operation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

PIT (Power Industrial Truck)

Sit-down forklift

Job description

Anticipated hourly range:$25.30 per hour - $36.40 per hour based on experience

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

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

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.

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations is to support the Warehouse Supervisor through either inbound or outbound management of the warehouse floor and to facilitate effective warehouse operations through direction of warehouse staff, in accordance with operational priorities. In addition, this job assists in coordination of receipt of shipments and scheduling of incoming trucks, as well as making internal appointments. This job also delegates work among the warehouse staff and produces reports on workforce productivity and quality. The Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations also communicates with customers outside the warehouse to communicate disruptions, provide updates on delivery timeframes and ensure customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Follows standard operating procedures to assess inventory levels, submit orders, and audit warehouse operations to facilitate successful operational activities within the warehouse.
• Directs workflows on the floor of the warehouse, including packing, unloading, shipping and managing of delivery schedule.
• Analyzes internal data and reports on productivity and efficiency to help determine when and where the warehouse is performing better or worse than expected.
• Coordinates with Warehouse Supervisors to align on warehouse and inventory priorities, in alignment with operational objectives.
• Assists in inbound and outbound workload forecasting through historical and trend analysis to determine how labor should be utilized.
• Assists in inventory management, and helps with stocking and shipping, as necessary.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to consistently lift up to 50 pounds. Tasks require candidate be able to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift of 8 hours or more.
• Willingness to operate power industrial trucks (PIT) and sit down forklift as well as rotate into various areas of the warehouse as well as comfortable working with heights up to 25 feet.
• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment while meeting hourly established performance standards.

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.