Warehouse Lead

Cencora, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora, Inc. seeks a Full-Time Warehouse Associate in Kansas City. The role involves training associates, managing inventory, and ensuring efficient operations while working a mid shift. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and mathematical skills, with a requirement for a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in operating forklifts and other material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Train warehouse associates in duties and safety.
• Manage inventory and oversee shipping operations.
• Provide tactical direction to warehouse personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Reach truck

Pallet jack

Job description

Our 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

Shift details | Full Time | Mid Shift | Sunday 7:00am until finish, Monday through Thursday 11:00am until finish

Pay Rate | $24.55/hr (including shift differential)

Employment is subject to verification of pre hire tests, which may include drug screening and background check when permitted by state or local laws

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Spends much of the time training warehouse associates in duties and responsibilities and all associates in the safe use of equipment according to SOPs. Observes performance to correct behaviors as necessary.
2. May require use of a radio frequency (RF) device to perform daily tasks.
3. Responsible to assist warehouse personnel with the efficient execution of order filling, receiving, stocking and returns.
4. May oversee shipping and general operations (UPS, emergency orders or general deliveries).
5. Continues to perform as an individual contributor completing advanced tasks and decision making with detailed knowledge of the position and procedures.
6. Provides day-to-day tactical direction and guidance to warehouse associates. Responsible for daily workloads. Coordinates and recommends efficiencies to workflow.
7. Manages inventory; including monitoring levels.
8. May use forklifts, reach trucks and/or other motorized equipment to move inventory.
9. Assists in supervision of the department including, but not limited to, assignment of work, manpower needs to cover for associate vacations, and building volume.
10. Participates in associate concerns such as reporting and follow up to supervisor.
11. Utilizes computer system applications for proper operation and reports.
12. Complies with all appropriate policies, procedures, safety rules, and state and DEA regulations.
13. Performs related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires completion of a high school diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of experience and education; two (2) plus years of work experience.

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to read and understand the English language to compare and read product descriptions, names and shelf labels.
2. Must possess basic mathematical skills.
3. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
4. Strong organizational skills; detail oriented.
5. Have a good overall understanding of DC workflow and can work with minimal guidance
6. Maintains a clean work area to help ensure that merchandise remains clean and to help prevent work related injuries.
7. Ability to use good judgment to carry out detailed instructions.
8. Basic computer knowledge preferred.
9. Must be able to work overtime when necessary and participate in physical inventory.
10. Must be a team player and demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills
11. Must have proficiency to operate reach truck, picker machines, pallet jack, forklift, etc.
12. Maintains appropriate attendance and production standards.

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

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

Affiliated Companies:

Affiliated Companies: MWI Veterinary Supply Company

USA > KS > Edwardsville > 2450 MidPoint

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