Warehouse Worker, 1st Shift

Cardinal Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

PTO

HSA

401k plans

MyFlexPay access

FSAs

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a warehouse associate to support the receipt, storage, and shipment of pharmaceutical products. You will receive, pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment while adhering to safety guidelines and quality standards.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to work overtime, and familiarity with RF scanners and warehouse equipment. Join a team dedicated to ensuring hospitals and clinics receive essential products on time.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for full shifts.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and lift for 8 hours or longer.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Comfortable working at heights of 25–30 feet.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Follow established process to fulfill orders, including picking, quality checks, packing, and data entry.
• Cross-train in multiple warehouse areas and support projects as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and use PPE as required.
• Operate or be certified to drive material handling equipment as required by the job.
• Support inventory control and housekeeping duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifting 50 pounds

Overtime readiness

Teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Tools

RF scanner

Voice-pick system

Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

Pallet jack/Reach truck

Job description

Shift: Monday - Friday 5:00 AM – 1:30PM o until work is completed

Pay rate: $20.10 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 11/20/2026

What Warehouse Operations Contribute to Cardinal Health Warehouse Operations ensures an uninterrupted flow of life saving drugs through the medical supply chain.

We are responsible for performing a combination of crucial tasks necessary for the receipt, storage, and shipment of sensitive products. Our efforts directly contribute to hospitals and doctors' offices' ability to administer essential medical products to the patients who need them the most. No matter what you do at Cardinal Health, you make a difference. Our warehouse team members make it all happen. You will receive and fulfill orders so our customers can have the products they need to take care of their patients.

Qualifications

Ability to lift to 50 pounds. Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for an entire 8 hour or longer shift. Must be able to work overtime. Comfortable working at heights of 25-30 feet regularly. 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. Ability to follow direction and change priorities. Good verbal and written communication skills. Flexibility/adaptability coupled with good multi-tasking skills. Previous radio frequency (RF) scanner and/or voice to pick experience and/or material handling equipment experience (MHE) preferred. Experience working with technologies, like computers or point of sale systems, a plus. High School Diploma/GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow established process to fulfill orders. This includes accurately picking products, performing quality control checks, packing products, inputting product information into computer, and preparing orders for shipment. Cross-training in multiple areas of the warehouse and participating in projects as needed. Example areas could be order picking, outbound dock, renal fluid packing, IV fluid packing, and automated storage and retrieval system. Perform housekeeping and inventory, control tasks and maintain a clean and safe work environment, example of required personal protective equipment includes, but is not limited to, steel-toed safety shoes and a material handling harness. Willingness to train and be certified to drive material handling equipment as required by job duty. Example equipment in the facility includes order picker (cherry picker), pacer/counterbalance, reach truck, pallet jack, and walkie rider.

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks. Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area. Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications. Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution. Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods. Adheres to all quality guidelines. Works under moderate degree of supervision. Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor. Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.

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