Lead Warehouse Associate, 2nd Shift

Anticipated hourly range: $25.00 per hour - $35.80 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: 08/29/2026 *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. Second Shift (Full Time): Monday - Friday, 11:00am - 7:30pm or shift completion Overtime is required daily until all tasks are completed for the shift 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, Warehouse Operations is to support the Warehouse Supervisor through either inbound or outbound management of the warehouse floor and to facilitate effective warehouse operations through direction of warehouse staff, in accordance with operational priorities. In addition, this job assists in coordination of receipt of shipments and scheduling of incoming trucks, as well as making internal appointments. This job also delegates work among the warehouse staff and produces reports on workforce productivity and quality. The Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations also communicates with customers outside the warehouse to communicate disruptions, provide updates on delivery timeframes and ensure customer satisfaction. Responsibilities Training new employees on company and departmental procedures as appropriate Ensuring that safety, productivity and quality standards are met Coordinating housekeeping, inventory control, and complying with all QRA and safety requirements Directly supporting employees in the distribution center in all functions, including: Unloading trucks by hand and with the use of material handling equipment Accurately breaking down and stocking freight in accordance with QRA standards and local procedures Order processing (accurately picking, checking, sorting, consolidating freight, wrapping pallets, packing, and loading products) Drive 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. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required 4+ years of experience preferred; prior distribution center experience preferred Independent self-starter with a drive to succeed and a strong emphasis on results with ability to motivate others and significantly contribute in a team environment to accomplish goals Excellent interpersonal, organizational and follow up skills in addition to analytical skills and problem solving skills strongly preferred Computer experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, and Word). PKMS, AND OR AIMS, ECC, WIL, ADI experience is strongly preferred Ability to work in a position that requires prolonged standing, frequent bending, stooping, and reaching with ability to lift up to 50- 75 pounds on a regular basis Comfort working with heights 20-30 feet regularly Previous material handling equipment experience (PIT) preferred Willingness to learn to operate material handling equipment and rotate into various areas of the warehouse Previous leadership experience preferred Ability to maintain a positive attitude and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high pressure environment Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred Must be able to work overtime with little to no advance notice 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 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 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. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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