Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations (Nights)

Cardinal Health•Saint Charles, MO

36d•$24 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

4+ years of experience, preferred
High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift
Good verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and follow through skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to operational needs
Must be flexible to work overtime as needed
Proficiency in English is required, including being able to read and write in English to process documents

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Teams, preferred
Previous experience with material handling equipment, such as RF scanners, pallet jacks, cherry/order pickers, reach trucks, forklifts, etc., preferred
Proficiency in Spanish, preferred

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 management 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.
May be required to occasionally wear steel-toed boots in the warehouse while performing certain job duties.
May be responsible for working in cold temperatures throughout segments of the shift.
Willingness to learn to operate material handling equipment and rotate into various areas of the warehouse.