Lead Warehouse Associate

What Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal Health

Warehouse Operations is responsible for performing/controlling a combination of manual or automated tasks necessary for the receipt, storage, and shipment of product. 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.

• →Follows standard operating procedures to assess inventory levels, submit orders, and audit warehouse operations to facilitate successful operational activities within the warehouse.
• →Directs workflows on the floor of the warehouse, including packing, unloading, shipping and managing of delivery schedule.
• →Analyzes internal data and reports on productivity and efficiency to help determine when and where the warehouse is performing better or worse than expected.
• →Coordinates with Warehouse Supervisors to align on warehouse and inventory priorities, in alignment with operational objectives.
• →Assists in inbound and outbound workload forecasting through historical and trend analysis to determine how labor should be utilized.
• →Assists in inventory management, and helps with stocking and shipping, as necessary.
• →Coach inbound team members on Operating procedures to ensure expectations are met
• →Conduct opening and closing activities to ensure efficient Outbound operation
• →Monitors and Leads the process, suggesting innovative solutions to identified challenges. Owning the outcomes and driving the team to better, sustained performance.
• →Communicates and records the End of Out bound’s Day recap
• →Completing Dock certification, safety, and training

• 4+ years of experience, preferred
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred

• Applies extensive knowledge and company policies to complete a wide range of assignments
• Demonstrates expert understanding of all levels of the job family and has thorough knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility
• Takes the lead in effectively applying new processes and skills in accomplishing assignments
• May provide technical guidance and training to others
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training, and certifications
• Works on complex problems that require independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issue
• Makes recommendation for new or revised processes and has a role on the implementation
• Adheres to all safety and quality guidelines
• Works with minimal degree of supervision
• Has latitude to make decisions in exceptional circumstances within established guidelines
• Provides guidance to less experienced team members
• May have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise

Anticipated hourly range: $24.10 per hour - $34.00 per hour based on experience (includes shift differential)

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: 09/30/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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/Affirmative Action 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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