Warehouse Worker (Inbound)

Cardinal Health; Piedmont (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a warehouse associate in California to handle inbound/outbound tasks, operate pallet jacks and forklifts, and use the WMS system effectively. The role supports fast-paced distribution with potential overtime and requires safety compliance.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, and hands-on experience with material handling equipment, RF scanning, and voice-picking. Cardinal Health promotes an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience.
• Prior material handling equipment experience preferred (PIT, forklift).
• RF scanner and/or voice-pick experience highly preferred.
• Ability to work overtime with little to no advance notice.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Unloads trucks using pallet jack or similar devices in inbound area.
• Stores products in warehouse locations using appropriate equipment.
• Picks large cases or small items and loads onto carts for shipment.
• Operates Warehouse Management System (WMS) to check in/out products.
• Drives material handling equipment as required (forklift, order picker, etc.).
• Keeps work area clean and safe; participates in meetings and communicates concerns.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanner

PIT experience

WMS system

Forklift operation

Job description

Anticipated hourly range: $19.08 per hour - $21.94 per hour based on experience

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• 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: 10/18/2026

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Work schedule for this role is: 6:00am - 2:30pm (or working until the work is complete), Monday-Friday. Overtime may be required based on business needs.

What Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal Health

Operations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution environment. Includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management as well as demand, and supply planning.

Warehouse Operations is responsible for performing/controlling a combination of manual or automated tasks necessary for the receipt, storage, and shipment of products. This may include functions of receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transporting, storage, delivery, etc. Also responsible for the efficient flow of products from the point of product receipt from vendors to the shipment of products (via prescribed service parameters) to a variety of internal and external customers.

Responsibilities:

• Unloads trucks in the Inbound section by using a pallet jack or equivalent devices to put pallets out of the trucks.
• Stores products in warehouse locations using order picker or other devices.
• Picking large case items with material handling equipment or pick small unit of measure items and place on designated cart.
• Cross-training in multiple areas of the warehouse and participate in projects as needed.
• Utilizing Warehouse Management System (WMS) to check in and/or send out products.
• Driving material handling equipment as required by job duty. Example equipment in the facility may include order picker (cherry picker), forklift, reach truck, turret truck, pallet jack, and walkie rider.
• Completing housekeeping and inventory control tasks and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Working on routine assignments that require problem resolution.
• Participating in associate meetings and communicate any concerns to management.

Qualifications:

• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift.
• Comfort working with heights 20-30 feet regularly.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Previous material handling equipment experience (PIT) preferred.
• Radio frequency (RF) scanner and/or voice to pick experience highly preferred.
• Must be able to work overtime with little to no advance notice.
• Ability to follow direction and change priorities while working independently or as a member of a team.
• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment while meeting hourly established performance standards.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn to operate material handling equipment and rotate into various areas of the warehouse.
• Adhere 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.

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 methodsAdheres 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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