Lead Associate (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Cardinal Health•Reno, NV

About The Position

The Lead Associate supports warehouse operations by helping maintain receiving standards, ensuring processes are followed, and supporting compliance with government regulations and site policies. The role coordinates daily workflow and assignments to meet business objectives, including accurate and timely picking, packing, shipping, cycle counts, returns, and cleanup. The Lead Associate also performs warehouse tasks as needed, handles employee inquiries, promotes positive employee relations and teamwork, and supports process improvement. This position works in a fast-paced distribution environment and requires meeting hourly quotas and performance standards. It involves working in refrigerated conditions of 36°F–42°F, working at heights up to 25 feet, and regularly lifting, bending, reaching, stooping, and standing for shifts of eight hours or longer. Overtime may be required with little to no advance notice. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Requirements

Ability to consistently lift up to 50 pounds and bend, reach, stoop, lift, and stand for an entire shift of eight hours or more.
Ability and willingness to work in refrigerated conditions of 36°F–42°F for up to eight hours or longer.
Ability to work overtime with little to no advance notice.
Ability to work at heights up to 25 feet consistently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment while meeting hourly quotas and performance standards.
Self-motivated, with the 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.
Adherence to site safety regulations and required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed safety shoes and material-handling-equipment safety harnesses, as well as Cardinal Health EHS and QRA policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and follow-up skills.
Four or more years of experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Good written communication skills.
High school diploma or GED.
Previous material handling equipment (MHE) experience.
Familiarity with radio frequency (RF) scanners.
Willingness to learn to operate material handling equipment and rotate into various warehouse areas.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and general computer skills.
Flexibility, adaptability, and good multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

Work with management to maintain receiving standards and ensure proper processes are followed.
Support the supervisor in leading the team’s compliance with government regulations, safety, security, and warehouse cleanliness requirements.
Ensure Cardinal Health’s principles, policies, and procedures are consistently practiced.
Coordinate workflow to meet business objectives, including timely and accurate picking, packing, and shipping, cycle counts, returns, and cleanup.
Perform functional warehouse tasks such as stocking and labeling totes when needed.
Handle general employee inquiries and solve problems.
Maintain positive employee relations, promote a team environment, and facilitate process improvement.
Work with other leads and supervisors to promote teamwork within the facility.
Plan daily workload and assignments.
Lead safety and quality discussions while maintaining productivity.