Warehouse Operations Lead (2nd Shift)

Warehouse Operations Lead Associate

Anticipated hourly range : $23.30 per hour - $33.00 per hour based on experience (includes shift differential). Bonus eligible : No. Benefits : Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being. This includes 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, and healthy lifestyle programs. Application window anticipated to close : 11 / 28 / 2025. 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.

Shift schedule for this position is : 12 : 00pm - 8 : 30pm (or until completion) Monday-Friday. Overtime may be necessary due to business needs.

What Warehouse Operations Contributes To Cardinal Health

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 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

Follows standard operating procedures to assess inventory levels, submit orders, and audit warehouse operations to facilitate successful operational activities within the warehouse.

Directs workflows on the floor of the warehouse, including packing, unloading, shipping and managing of delivery schedule.

Analyzes internal data and reports on productivity and efficiency to help determine when and where the warehouse is performing better or worse than expected.

Coordinates with Warehouse Supervisors to align on warehouse and inventory priorities, in alignment with operational objectives.

Assists in outbound workload forecasting through historical and trend analysis to determine how labor should be utilized.

Assists in inventory management, and helps with stocking and shipping, as necessary.

Qualifications

Excellent interpersonal, organizational and follow up skills

2-4 years experience in a warehouse / distribution environment preferred

Proficient in Microsoft office, Excel knowledge preferred

Great communication skills (bi-lingual is a plus!)

Prior knowledge working with a WMS system

Previous experience leading a team and sharing feedback with employees

Ability to operate warehouse equipment (PIT preferred)

Flexible schedule

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. 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.