Lead Warehouse Associate (2nd Shift)

Shift Details - Sunday-Thursday - 1:30PM until completion of task - Overtime might be required

Pay rate: $29.50 per hour (includes shift differential)

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: 11/30/2024*if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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

• Supervises and coordinates LUM and bulk picking, orderly stacking of product and picking/staging of outbound shipments in accordance with the highest possible levels of productivity 
• Ensures efficient and safe operation of all material handling equipment 
• Participates in establishing work schedules ensuring correct implementation. 
• Oversees the proper completion of jobs 
• Maintains a clean, neat and orderly work area 
• Assists in maintaining the security of the warehouse 
• Conducts operations in a manner which promotes safety
• Attention to detail 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to lift and/or pull 50 lbs. without restriction
• Must be able to work in varying facility conditions
• 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 inbound and 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 required
• Proficient in Microsoft office, preferred
• 4+ years of experience, preferred
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred

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