Job Description

Shift Details

Schedule : Monday - Friday - 1 pm - 9:30 pm (Overtime might be required based on business needs)

Anticipated hourly range: $26.00 per hour - $36.80 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: 01/23/2026 *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.

What Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal Health

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

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.

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Lead Associate, Inventory Control is to support the Inventory Management Supervisor through Inventory Control management of the warehouse floor and to facilitate effective warehouse operations through direction of Inventory Control staff, in accordance with operational priorities. This job also delegates work among the Inventory Control staff and produces reports on workforce productivity and quality. The Lead Associate, Inventory Control also communicates with customers outside the warehouse to communicate disruptions and ensure customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• 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 inventory control team, removing and logging recalled items, processing hold shelf, Prime/reserve cycle counts, investigation of inventory variance, managing external count requests and maintaining chase area.
• 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 Inventory Management Supervisor to align on warehouse and inventory priorities, in alignment with operational objectives.
• Assists in inventory management, and helps with stocking and shipping, as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Previous Inventory Control experience preferred
• 4+ years of warehouse experience preferred
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Previous material handling equipment experience (MHE) required, Order Selector and Reach preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and follow up skills preferred.
• Proficient in AIMS preferred
• Good communication skills 
• Radio frequency (RF) scanner and/or voice to pick experience highly preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift
• Must be able to work overtime with little to no advance notice
• Comfort working with heights 20-30 feet regularly
• Adherence 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
• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced distribution environment while meeting hourly established distribution quotas and performance standards
• 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
• Familiarity with Microsoft office products and general computer skills desired
• Flexibility/adaptability coupled with good multi-tasking skills

What is expected of you and others at this level

• 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.
• Take 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.
• Make recommendations for new or revised processes and has a role in the implementation.
• Adheres to all 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.

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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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