Warehouse Operator - Temp-Controlled & Inventory Focus

Cencora; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is looking for a warehouse teammate to support storage, picking, packing, and outbound shipments in our Kansas City facility. You will monitor temperature-sensitive materials and maintain accurate records to ensure traceability and timely delivery.

A High School Diploma or GED is required, with less than 2 years in warehouse-related roles. CSCP certification is preferred. Knowledge of receiving, stocking, and shipping processes, plus strong attention to detail, is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• Less than 2 years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field.
• CSCP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Knowledge in warehouse operations processes, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, staging, and shipping.
• Knowledge in inventory control principles, stock movement tracking, and material traceability requirements.
• Knowledge in temperature-controlled handling and cold chain support requirements for sensitive products and materials.
• Knowledge in packaging materials, reusable shipping assets, and replenishment practices within warehouse operations.
• Ability to follow established warehouse procedures and standardized work instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and update operational information in warehouse systems and logs.
• Ability to identify inventory, packaging, shipment, and material handling exceptions for further action.
• Ability to manage multiple routine tasks across warehouse workflows while maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to work with temperature-sensitive materials in line with defined handling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitors temperature-sensitive materials during storage and shipment preparation.
• Updates warehouse transactions, inventory records, and shipment documentation to maintain traceability and control.
• Identifies on-hold, damaged, or non-conforming materials and routes them through defined handling procedures.
• Coordinates material movement using approved warehouse equipment to support safe and efficient flow.
• Prepares packaging materials and shipment areas to support timely outbound activity.
• Escalates non-standard handling or inventory issues to support timely follow-up.

Skills

Attention to detail

Recordkeeping

Multitasking

Temperature control

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CSCP certification preferred

Tools

Warehouse equipment

Job description

Cencora is looking for a warehouse teammate to support storage, picking, packing, and outbound shipments in our Kansas City facility. You will monitor temperature-sensitive materials and maintain accurate records to ensure traceability and timely delivery.

A High School Diploma or GED is required, with less than 2 years in warehouse-related roles. CSCP certification is preferred. Knowledge of receiving, stocking, and shipping processes, plus strong attention to detail, is essential.