Warehouse Lead

Cardinal Health; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA

401k savings plan

Wages access before pay day

FSAs

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in East Hartford, CT is seeking a Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations to support the warehouse supervisor and drive efficient operations on the floor. You will guide staff, coordinate inbound/outbound activities, and help schedule shipments while maintaining safety and quality standards.

This role requires 4+ years of warehousing experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate PIT forklifts.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in warehousing or logistics.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for 8+ hours.
• Willingness to operate power industrial trucks (PIT) and access heights up to 25 feet.
• Able to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment and meet performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Support inbound or outbound management of the warehouse floor.
• Direct warehouse staff and coordinate workloads.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating inbound shipments and deliveries.
• Produce reports on workforce productivity and quality.
• Communicate with customers about disruptions and delivery timeframes.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PIT forklift

Warehouse equipment

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

Application window anticipated to close: 11/23/2026

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

Warehouse Operations

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.

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.