Warehouse Inbound Associate - 1st Shift

Cardinal Health•Portland, OR

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Operations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. This includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management, as well as demand, supply, and manufacturing planning. Warehouse Operations performs/controls a combination of manual or automated tasks necessary for the receipt, storage, and shipment of product, including functions of receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transporting, storage, and delivery. It is also responsible for the efficient flow of products from vendor receipt to shipment to internal and external customers. The primary purpose of the Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations is to support the Warehouse Supervisor through inbound management of the warehouse floor and to facilitate effective warehouse operations through direction of warehouse staff, in accordance with operational priorities. This role also assists in coordination of receipt of shipments and scheduling of incoming trucks, as well as making internal appointments. The Lead Associate delegates work among warehouse staff and produces reports on workforce productivity and quality. Additionally, this role communicates with external customers to communicate disruptions, provide updates on delivery timeframes, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Previous material handling equipment experience (MHE) required
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift
Must be able to work overtime with little to no advance notice
Comfort working with heights 20-30 feet regularly
Adherence to site safety regulations including wearing required personal protective equipment such as steel toed safety shoes, and material handling equipment safety harness; accountable to Cardinal Health’s EHS as well as QRA policies and procedures
Aptitude to work in a fast paced distribution environment while meeting hourly established distribution quotas and performance standards
Self-motivated with ability to work in a team-oriented environment with limited supervision and an emphasis on customer satisfaction
Ability to comprehend and accurately process paperwork in accordance with policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
4+ years of experience preferred
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience, preferred
Order Selector and Reach preferred
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and follow up skills preferred
Proficient in AIMS preferred
Good communication skills
Radio frequency (RF) scanner and/or voice to pick experience highly preferred
Familiarity with Microsoft office products and general computer skills desired
Flexibility/adaptability coupled with good multi-tasking skills

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 unloading, receiving, product put away 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 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.