Lead Warehouse Associate, Second Shift

Anticipated hourly rate: $23.80 - $33.50

Bonus eligible:
No

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlex Pay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work‑Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 3/6/2026.
* If interested in this opportunity, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Schedule:

Monday‑Friday, 3:30pm – completion of work

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

Warehouse Operations is responsible for performing and controlling a combination of manual or automated tasks necessary for the receipt, storage, and shipment of product. This may include functions such as receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transporting, storage, delivery, etc. It also ensures the efficient flow of products from vendors to internal and external customers.

The primary purpose of the Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations is to support the Warehouse Supervisor through inbound or outbound management of the warehouse floor and to facilitate effective operations through direction of warehouse staff, in accordance with operational priorities. In addition, this role assists in coordinating receipt of shipments and scheduling incoming trucks, as well as making internal appointments. The Lead Associate also delegates work among the staff and produces reports on workforce productivity and quality, while communicating with external customers about disruptions, delivery timelines, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

• Follows SOPs to assess inventory levels, submit orders, and audit warehouse operations to facilitate successful activity.
• Directs workflows on the warehouse floor, including packing, unloading, shipping, and managing delivery schedules.
• Analyzes internal data and reports on productivity and efficiency to determine performance relative to expectations.
• Coordinates with Warehouse Supervisors to align on priorities and operational objectives.
• Assists in inbound and outbound workload forecasting through historical and trend analysis to guide labor utilization.
• Assists in inventory management, and helps with stocking and shipping as necessary.

• 4+ years of experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Material handling equipment experience preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• 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 the 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 issues.
• Makes recommendations for new or revised processes and participates in implementation.
• Adheres to all quality guidelines.
• Works with minimal 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. 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 or 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.