Warehouse Lead

Confidential; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Cencora in Louisville, KY is seeking a Warehouse Trainer/Operations Assistant role within AmerisourceBergen's distribution services.

You will train warehouse staff, support order fulfillment, stocking, shipping, and inventory control, and ensure safety and SOP compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience.
• Ability to read English and perform basic math.
• Willing to work overtime and participate in physical inventory.

Responsibilities

• Train warehouse associates on duties and safety SOPs.
• Assist with order filling, receiving, stocking and returns.
• Oversee shipping and general operations as needed.
• Perform inventory management and use RF devices.
• Provide day-to-day tactical direction to warehouse staff.

Skills

Training & coaching

Safety compliance

RF device use

Inventory management

English literacy

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF device

Forklift

Reach truck

Pallet jack

Picker machines

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.

Job Details

This role is in support of Cencora’s distribution services in the US operating through our AmerisourceBergen business.

Shift Details

Monday 1:30PM-Finish, Tuesday 2:30PM-Finish, Wednesday-Friday 3:00pm-FinishPay starting

at $23.55 per hour + $2.00 shift differential, based on a variety of earning opportunities and referral bonuses.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• May require use of a radio frequency (RF) device to perform daily tasks.
• 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.
• Provides day-to-day tactical direction and guidance to warehouse associates. Responsible for daily workloads. Coordinates and recommends efficiencies to workflow.
• Manages inventory; including monitoring levels.
• May use forklifts, reach trucks and/or other motorized equipment to move inventory.
• Assists in supervision of the department including, but not limited to, assignment of work, manpower needs to cover for associate vacations, and building volume.
• Participates in associate concerns such as reporting and follow up to supervisor.
• Utilizes computer system applications for proper operation and reports.
• Complies with all appropriate policies, procedures, safety rules, and state and DEA regulations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Location

6001 Global Distribution Way, Ste 102, Louisville, KY 40228

Education

Requires completion of a high school diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of experience and education;

Work Experience

Two (2) plus years of work experience.

Skills and Knowledge

• 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 reach truck, picker machines, pallet jack, forklift, etc.
• Maintains appropriate attendance and production standards.

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 cencora

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 or email. 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

AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation