Warehouse Lead

MWI Buying Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a Warehouse Lead in Columbus, OH to drive daily warehouse operations and mentor associates. You will oversee order fulfillment, stocking, and shipping while ensuring accuracy and safety in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3+ years in warehousing, strong organizational skills, and the ability to lead and coordinate tasks. Overtime and physical inventory participation are expected; a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving or inventory control.
• Ability to read English and understand product descriptions and shelf labels.
• Must be able to operate warehouse equipment and handle physical tasks.
• Willing to work overtime and participate in physical inventory.

Responsibilities

• Trains other warehouse associates per SOPs and provides feedback.
• Assist with order filling, receiving, stocking and returns.
• Oversee shipping and general operations and coordinate workflow.
• Lead daily workloads and provide direction to warehouse staff.
• Verify merchandise against documents; report discrepancies and damages.
• Count, research discrepancies, and assist with inventory procedures.
• Process returns data entry and move merchandise to shelves for replenishment.

Skills

English literacy

Mathematical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

DC workflow knowledge

Forklift operation

Team player

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

PkMS device

Pallet jack

Job description

## Warehouse LeadPostulerlocations: USA > OH > Columbus > John Glenntime type: Temps Pleinposted on: Publié aujourd'huijob requisition id: R2613454Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!# **Job Details**This role is in support of American Health Packaging, a Cencora business offering pharma packaging services in the US**Shift:** Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm**Responsibilities*** Trains other warehouse associates in duties and responsibilities according to SOPs and observes performance to provide feedback* May use a PkMS device to perform daily tasks or may do these tasks without the use of a PkMS device* Responsible to assist warehouse personnel with the efficient execution of order filling, receiving, stocking and returns.* May oversee shipping and general operations (UPS, emergency orders or general deliveries).* Continues to perform as an individual contributor completing advanced tasks and decision making with detailed knowledge of the position and procedures.* As shift Lead, provides day-to-day tactical direction and guidance to warehouse associates. Responsible for daily workloads. Coordinates workflow.* Makes recommendations on process flow and efficiencies.* Verifies merchandise received against receiving documents, notes and reports discrepancies and any obvious damages.* Stocks shelves and rotates inventory so that newly-received items can be used last* May prepare orders for shipment by pulling items from shelves and placing them in totes to be packed and shipped in a timely way.* May process and perform data entry of returns; may also return merchandise to proper shelf in the warehouse.* Performs daily counting and researching of discrepancies.* May perform controlled substance stocking, replenishment and order fulfillment in a vault or refrigerated environment for part of or an entire shift.* May assist with inventory procedures.* Complies with all appropriate policies, procedures, safety rules, and state and DEA regulations.* Perform order fulfillment, stocking and replenishment, and outbound shipping of customer orders.* Performs related duties as assigned.**Education:*** High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.**Work Experience:*** 3+ years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field**Skills and Knowledge and Ability Requirements:*** Ability to read and understand the English language to compare and read product descriptions, names and shelf labels.* Must possess basic mathematical skills.* Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.* Strong organizational skills; detail oriented.* Have a good overall understanding of DC workflow and can work with minimal guidance* Maintains a clean work area to help ensure that merchandise remains clean and to help prevent work related injuries.* Ability to use good judgment to carry out detailed instructions.* Basic computer knowledge preferred.* Must be able to work overtime when necessary and participate in physical inventory.* Must be a team player and demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills* Must have proficiency to operate IE, reach truck, picker machines, pallet jack, forklift, etc.* Maintain appropriate attendance standards.**WORK ENVIRONMENT:*** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:* The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet.**PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:* Ability to operate in a production-driven environment and perform at a level that is 95% or greater of engineered standards.* Physical activity requiring reaching, bending, kneeling, stooping, pulling, carrying, balancing, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking and hearing.* Ability to lift 65 lbs.* Visual requirement is for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.* Associate is required to stand, walk (or otherwise be mobile).* Ability to deal with stressful situations as they arise.* Ability to operate equipment such as forklifts, pickers, etc.* Must be able to use wrist mounted controller unit.* Must be able to use box cutter to open boxes of product.* Ability to work in a refrigerated environment and/or hot and cold temperatures for entire work shift as needed.# ******What Cencora offers******We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencoraTemps Plein# ********Equal Employment Opportunity********# Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned