Warehouse Operations Assistant — Slatting

American Health Packaging; Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is hiring for an Assistant, Warehouse Operations - Slott ing in Kansas City, MO. The role involves inbound, storage, picking, packing, staging, and outbound tasks under standard operating procedures.

You will verify inventory accuracy and support packing, labeling, and shipment readiness while using warehouse systems and equipment. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, 2+ years in warehouse roles, and knowledge of inventory control, math, and basic computer operations.

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.
• 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

Inventory control

Reading product descriptions

Basic mathematics

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Computer operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CSCP certification

Tools

Scanner systems

Reach trucks

Pallet jacks

Job description

Cencora is hiring for an Assistant, Warehouse Operations - Slott ing in Kansas City, MO. The role involves inbound, storage, picking, packing, staging, and outbound tasks under standard operating procedures.

You will verify inventory accuracy and support packing, labeling, and shipment readiness while using warehouse systems and equipment. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, 2+ years in warehouse roles, and knowledge of inventory control, math, and basic computer operations.