Receiving Inventory Associate (1st Shift)

Shift: Monday-Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm or until completion

Pay rate:  $19.00 per hour

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: 9/20/2026* if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

What Inventory Management contributes to Cardinal Health
Inventory Management is accountable for the design and execution of demand planning and customer forecasting systems, supply planning, product deployment and expediting processes, and the development and implementation of a stocking optimization model to minimize costs and inventory while delivering on service requirements.

Job Summary
The Coordinator Inventory Management is responsible for tracking and managing inventory accuracy of products. This job processes returns and recalls related to distributed products and fills out necessary paperwork as needed. The Coordinator, Inventory Management plays a critical role in ensuring customer orders are filled on time and accurately. This job tracks the financial impact of inventory levels and frequently communicates cross functionally with internal teams.

 

Qualifications 

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Experience with inventory management, stocking, and maintaining accurate inventory records preferred.
• Experience using scanners, warehouse systems, and basic computer applications preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to complete accurate documentation.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to routinely lift, move, bend, and transport products weighing up to 50 pounds in a fast-paced environment

Customer/vendor credentialing is required (this may include vaccinations). More details will be provided if you are selected for an interview.

 

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and process incoming shipments, ensuring products are handled safely and accurately.
• Inspect inbound freight for damage, verify quantities against shipping documentation, and report discrepancies.
• Utilize RF scanners and inventory management systems to track product movement, update inventory records, and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Stock, organize, and replenish inventory in designated storage locations to support operational efficiency.
• Deliver inventory, supplies, and materials to designated customer and departmental locations in a timely manner.
• Investigate and report inventory discrepancies, damaged products, and stock shortages to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding order discrepancies, product availability, and service-related issues by researching and resolving concerns promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in dock, warehouse, and storage areas while adhering to company safety standards.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to meet inventory, service, and operational goals.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and quality standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

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

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.