Warehouse Operations Assistant - Day Shift

AmerisourceBergen Pharmaceutical Distribution and Strategic Global Sourcing; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Kansas City, MO to perform inbound, storage, picking, packing, staging, and outbound activities. The role requires maintaining inventory accuracy and following operating requirements.

The position emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to operate material handling equipment. Shift is Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with a strong focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field required.
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent certification preferred.
• Knowledge in reading and interpreting product descriptions, names, and shelf labels.
• Knowledge in basic mathematics.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to organize work with attention to detail.
• Knowledge in distribution center workflow.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance.
• Ability to apply judgment when following detailed instructions.
• Knowledge in basic computer operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to solve routine operational problems.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment, including reach trucks, picker machines, pallet jacks, and forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Performs inbound, storage, picking, packing, staging, and outbound activities in accordance with operating requirements.
• Validates inventory transactions, stock counts, and material movements to sustain traceability and inventory accuracy.
• Organizes storage locations, stock rotation, and replenishment activities to improve accessibility and flow efficiency.
• Handles packaging preparation, conditioned materials, labeling, and shipment support tasks to meet transport requirements.
• Resolves routine operational exceptions involving stock discrepancies, shortages, and order issues through timely follow-up.
• Operates warehouse systems, scanning tools, and approved equipment to support safe and controlled execution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Basic math

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse systems

Scanner tools

Reach trucks

Forklifts

Job description

Cencora is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Kansas City, MO to perform inbound, storage, picking, packing, staging, and outbound activities. The role requires maintaining inventory accuracy and following operating requirements.

The position emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to operate material handling equipment. Shift is Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with a strong focus on safety and compliance.