Operations Early Career Development Program (Embark)

Embark Program

Cardinal Health's Embark Program is an entry-level professional development and capability building program. Through a robust career readiness journey, participants gain the skills needed to navigate the organization, forge meaningful connections and take ownership of their career paths. The program offers challenging, hands-on work that fosters both personal and professional growth. Tailored for new college graduates with a passion for the healthcare industry, Embark provides a rewarding launchpad for those seeking to make a meaningful impact from day one.

Who we're looking for :

• Undergraduate students graduating between December 2025 and June 2026
• Curious, driven, and eager to learn
• Interested in a career in the healthcare industry

Program Highlights

Tailored Development

Embark participants receive personalized training to build their skills, knowledge, and capabilitiessetting the foundation for long-term career success.

Mentorship

Each participant is paired with a dedicated mentor who will guide your growth and help you navigate your early career.

Networking & Collaboration

The program fosters a strong professional network by connecting participants with peers, business leaders, and cross-functional teams. As a cohort, participants collaborate on a capstone project that tackles real business challengesbuilding teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Leadership & Professional Development

Through a blend of formal and self-led learning, participants enhance their leadership potential and develop critical professional competencies that prepare them for future roles.

Job Description Summary

Location : Peabody, Massachusetts

Start Date : June 29, 2026

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.

Participants will work full-time as an Operations Supervisor during the 12-month program and gain hands-on experience within a distribution center. The program provides exposure to a high-performing distribution environment that operates one of the most efficient and cost-effective networks in the industry. Teams may include, but are not limited to :

Within their role, participants will potentially support the organization in several of the following ways :

Accountabilities in this role

Qualifications

To be considered, candidates should meet a combination of the following criteria :

Please note, applicants may redact any age-related information.

Anticipated salary : $86,000

Bonus eligible : No

Benefits : Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Application window anticipated to close : 12 / 31 / 2025

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.