Warehouse, Lead Associate

divh2Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations/h2pAnticipated hourly range: $22.30 per hour - $32.00 per hour (includes shift differential)/ppBonus eligible: No/ppBenefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being./pulliMedical, dental and vision coverage/liliPaid time off plan/liliHealth savings account (HSA)/lili401k savings plan/liliAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPay/liliFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)/liliShort- and long-term disability coverage/liliWork-Life resources/liliPaid parental leave/liliHealthy lifestyle programs/li/ulpApplication window anticipated to close: 06/10/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible./ppThe hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidates geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity./ppWarehouse 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./ppJob 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./ppShift/Schedule/pulli40 hours weekly/liliDay Shift / 1st shift/lili4 days a week, 10-hour shifts/liliMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday/liliThursday is day off during the week/liliHours are 7:00am 5:30pm or until completion/liliMust be flexible to work other hours and days as needed/li/ulpResponsibilities/pulliFollows standard operating procedures to assess inventory levels, submit orders, and audit warehouse operations to facilitate successful operational activities within the warehouse./liliDirects workflows on the floor of the warehouse, including packing, unloading, shipping and managing delivery schedule./liliAnalyzes internal data and reports on productivity and efficiency to help determine when and where the warehouse is performing better or worse than expected./liliCoordinates with Warehouse Supervisors to align on warehouse and inventory priorities, in alignment with operational objectives./liliAssists in inbound and outbound workload forecasting through historical and trend analysis to determine how labor should be utilized./liliAssists in inventory management, and helps with stocking and shipping, as necessary./li/ulpQualifications/pulli4+ years of experience, preferred/liliHigh School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred/liliAbility to bend, reach, lift and stand for entire shift/liliComfort working with heights 20-30 ft regularly/li/ulpWhat is expected of you and others at this level/pulliApplies extensive knowledge and company policies to complete a wide range of assignments/liliDemonstrates expert understanding of all levels of the job family and has thorough knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility/liliTakes the lead in effectively applying new processes and skills in accomplishing assignments/liliMay provide technical guidance and training to others/liliMaintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications/liliWorks on complex problems that require independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues/liliMakes recommendations for new or revised processes and has a role in the implementation/liliAdheres to all quality guidelines/liliWorks with minimal degree of supervision/liliHas latitude to make decisions in exceptional circumstances within established guidelines/liliProvides guidance to less experienced team members/liliMay have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise/li/ulpCandidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply./ppCardinal 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./p/div