Warehouse Lead - Inventory, Shipping & Ops

Cencora, Inc.; Ohio; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora, Inc. in Lockbourne, OH is seeking a Lead Warehouse associate to support receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping activities, ensuring accuracy and efficient workflow.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of distribution center experience, plus the ability to operate reach trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, and picker machines. Strong math, reading, and teamwork skills are essential for safe, reliable performance.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a high school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) plus years of work experience in a distribution/warehouse environment.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment such as reach trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, and picker machines.
• Able to read and understand English, perform basic math, and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; ability to work in a team and maintain safe, clean work area.

Responsibilities

• Acquires materials, records, and shipment information for receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping activities.
• Inspects products, storage conditions, and order outputs to ensure handling accuracy and shipment readiness.
• Consolidates inventory and operational information to improve transaction accuracy and workflow coordination.
• Adjusts warehouse activities within guidelines to address routine exceptions and changing priorities.
• Preserves product condition and inventory integrity through proper handling and movement practices.
• Screens operational issues and process gaps to enable timely escalation and corrective action.

Skills

Reading & interpreting English

Mathematical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Attendance & reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Reach truck

Forklift

Pallet jack

Picker machines

Job description

Cencora, Inc. in Lockbourne, OH is seeking a Lead Warehouse associate to support receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping activities, ensuring accuracy and efficient workflow.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of distribution center experience, plus the ability to operate reach trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, and picker machines. Strong math, reading, and teamwork skills are essential for safe, reliable performance.