Warehouse Lead Associate- 3rd Shift

Cardinal Health•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations supports the Warehouse Supervisor by managing inbound activity on the warehouse floor and facilitating effective operations through directing warehouse staff according to operational priorities. The role helps coordinate shipment receipt and incoming truck schedules, makes internal appointments, delegates work, and prepares reports on workforce productivity and quality. It also communicates with customers outside the warehouse about disruptions and delivery timeframes to support customer satisfaction. Warehouse Operations handles materials and product distribution, including receiving, storage, fulfillment, inventory management, and shipment. The position helps maintain the efficient flow of products from vendor receipt through delivery to internal and external customers. The role may provide technical guidance and training to others and may have team-leader responsibilities, but does not formally supervise.

Requirements

Previous material handling equipment (MHE) experience is required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift, and stand for the entire shift.
Must be able to work overtime with little to no advance notice.
Comfort working regularly at heights of 20–30 feet.
Follow site safety regulations, including wearing required personal protective equipment such as steel-toed safety shoes and an MHE safety harness, and comply with Cardinal Health EHS and QRA policies and procedures.
Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment while meeting hourly distribution quotas and performance standards.
Self-motivated, able to work in a team-oriented environment with limited supervision, and focused on customer satisfaction.
Ability to comprehend and accurately process paperwork according to policies and procedures.
Demonstrated good communication skills.
Applies extensive knowledge and company policies to complete a wide range of assignments; demonstrates thorough knowledge of the job family and jobs outside the area of responsibility.
Works on complex problems requiring independent action and initiative, adheres to quality guidelines, and works with minimal supervision.
Maintains appropriate licenses, training, and certifications.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish.
Four or more years of experience.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Order Selector and Reach equipment experience.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and follow-up skills.
Proficiency in AIMS.
Radio frequency (RF) scanner and/or voice-to-pick experience.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and general computer skills.
Flexibility, adaptability, and good multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

Follow standard operating procedures to assess inventory levels, submit orders, and audit warehouse operations.
Direct warehouse-floor workflows, including unloading, receiving, product put-away, and delivery-schedule management.
Analyze internal data and report on productivity and efficiency to identify performance relative to expectations.
Coordinate with Warehouse Supervisors on warehouse and inventory priorities aligned with operational objectives.
Assist with inbound workload forecasting using historical and trend analysis to determine labor utilization.
Assist with inventory management, stocking, and shipping as needed.
Help coordinate shipment receipt, schedule incoming trucks, and make internal appointments.
Delegate work among warehouse staff and produce workforce productivity and quality reports.
Communicate with customers outside the warehouse about disruptions and delivery timeframes.