Warehouse Lead Associate - 2nd Shift

659 RGH Enterprises, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

FlexPay

FSAs

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Portland, OR is hiring a Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations to support the Warehouse Supervisor. You will help manage inbound operations, delegate tasks to staff, and ensure timely shipments while monitoring productivity metrics.

The role emphasizes attention to safety, accuracy, and customer communication. Requires experience in warehouse settings, MHE and RF scanning, with bilingual Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years of warehouse experience and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Preferred bilingual Spanish skills and reliable teamwork.
• Must be able to work overtime with little notice and ascend heights 20–30 feet.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and follow up skills
• RF scanner and/or voice-pick experience preferred
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Directs warehouse workflows including unloading, receiving, put away and delivery scheduling.
• Monitors productivity and efficiency using internal data and reports.
• Coordinates with supervisors on inventory priorities and labor utilization.
• Communicates disruptions to customers and provides delivery time updates.
• Communicates disruptions to customers and supports timely updates

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

4+ years experience

Good communication

RF scanner experience

Microsoft Office familiarity

Excellent communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MHE

RF scanner

AIMS

Office software

Job description

Pay rate: $27.00 per hour (includes shift differential) Bonus eligible: No

Application window anticipated to close: 11/13/2026

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 primary purpose of the Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations is to support the Warehouse Supervisor through either inbound 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 unloading, receiving, product put away 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 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

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• 4+ years of experience preferred
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Previous material handling equipment (MHE) required, Order Selector and Reach preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and follow up skills preferred
• Proficient in AIMS preferred
• Good communication skills
• Radio frequency (RF) scanner and/or voice to pick experience highly preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift
• Must be able to work overtime with little to no advance notice
• Comfort working with heights 20-30 feet regularly
• Adherence to site safety regulations including wearing required personal protective equipment such as steel toed safety shoes, and material handling equipment safety harness; accountable to Cardinal Health’s EHS as well as QRA policies and procedures
• Aptitude to work in a fast paced distribution environment while meeting hourly established distribution quotas and performance standards
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a team-oriented environment with limited supervision and an emphasis on customer satisfaction
• Ability to comprehend and accurately process paperwork in accordance with policies and procedures
• Familiarity with Microsoft office products and general computer skills desired
• Flexibility/adaptability coupled with good multi-tasking skills

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies extensive knowledge and company policies to complete a wide range of assignments
• Demonstrates expert understanding of all levels of the job family and has thorough knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility
• Takes the lead in effectively applying new processes and skills in accomplishing assignments
• May provide technical guidance and training to others
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
• Works on complex problems that require independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issue
• Makes recommendations for new or revised processes and has a role on the implementation
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works with minimal degree of supervision
• Has latitude to make decisions in exceptional circumstances within established guidelines
• Provides guidance to less experienced team members
• May have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise

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.