Warehouse Lead (Days)

cardinalhealth; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

HSAs

401k

MyFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Syracuse, NY, is hiring for a Warehouse Operations role. The position involves unloading, storing, and shipping products, using pallet jacks, and maintaining inventory records in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and 4+ years of related experience. The role operates 40 hours weekly on a day shift (Tue–Sat) with flexible changes as needed.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience preferred.
• Physical ability to bend, reach, lift and stand for shift.
• Comfort working at heights 20–30 ft regularly.

Responsibilities

• Unloads trucks using pallet jack to place pallets.
• Check in products with Warehouse Management System.
• Store and pick products; load outbound trucks.
• Follow SOPs to audit inventory and operations.
• Coordinate with Supervisors on priorities and safety.

Skills

Experience required

Lifting ability

Physical stamina

Height safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Anticipated hourly range : $22.30 per hour - $32.00 per hour
Bonus eligible : No

Benefits

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 : 10/20/2026

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

What Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal Health

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.

No matter what you do at Cardinal Health, you make a difference.

Our warehouse team members make it all happen. You will receive and fulfill orders so our customers can have the products they need to take care of their patients.

Shift/Schedule

• 40 hours weekly
• Day shift
• Tuesday-Saturday
• 5:00am-1:30pm (Flexibility needed)
• Must work until tasks are completed
• Days scheduled are subject to change depending on needs and where they see you best fit.

Responsibilities

• Unloads trucks into the Inbound section by using a pallet jack or equivalent devices to put pallets out of the trucks
• Use Warehouse Management System to check in products. If working with specialty products, follow regulations to store refrigerated products
• Stores products in warehouse locations using order picker or other devices.
• Picks products from warehouse locations and loads into outbound trucks
• Follows standard operating procedures to assess inventory levels, submit orders, and audit warehouse operations to facilitate successful operational activities within the warehouse
• Coordinates with Warehouse Supervisors to align on warehouse and inventory priorities, in alignment with operational objectives

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience, preferred
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Ability to bend, reach, lift and stand for entire shift
• Comfort working with heights 20-30 ft regularly

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 recommendation 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

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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/Affirmative Action 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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