Warehouse Lead: Optimize Flow & Team Performance

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking a Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations to support the Warehouse Supervisor and drive efficient warehouse flow from inbound to outbound processes.

You will coordinate shipments, monitor productivity, and mentor staff with a focus on safety, accuracy, and customer satisfaction. This role requires distribution experience, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexibility for overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• 4+ years of experience preferred
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Previous material handling equipment experience (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

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.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

4+ years experience

MHE experience

AIMS proficiency

RF scanner experience

Good communication

Ability to lift 50 lb

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Cardinal Health, Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking a Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations to support the Warehouse Supervisor and drive efficient warehouse flow from inbound to outbound processes.

You will coordinate shipments, monitor productivity, and mentor staff with a focus on safety, accuracy, and customer satisfaction. This role requires distribution experience, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexibility for overtime as needed.