Lead Associate (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Cardinal Health•Reno, NV

6d•$23 - $33

About The Position

The Lead Associate supports warehouse operations responsible for the receipt, storage, and shipment of products, including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transporting, storage, and delivery. The role helps maintain the efficient flow of products from vendor receipt through shipment to internal and external customers. Working closely with management, supervisors, and other leads, the Lead Associate helps maintain receiving standards, coordinate daily workflow, uphold regulatory and company procedures, and support a safe, secure, clean, and productive warehouse. The position also handles general employee inquiries, promotes positive employee relations and teamwork, and leads safety and quality discussions while maintaining productivity. This is a full-time, day-shift position with a schedule of Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The anticipated pay range is $22.60–$32.50 per hour. The role may require overtime with little to no advance notice, work in refrigerated conditions, lifting and other physical activity throughout shifts of eight hours or more, and working at heights up to 25 feet.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Good written communication skills.
Ability to consistently lift up to 50 pounds and bend, reach, stoop, lift, and stand for an entire shift of 8 hours or more.
Ability and willingness to work in refrigerated conditions of 36°F–42°F for up to 8 hours or longer.
Ability to work overtime with little to no advance notice.
Willingness to learn to operate material handling equipment and rotate into various warehouse areas.
Ability to work at heights up to 25 feet consistently.
Adherence to site safety regulations, including wearing required personal protective equipment such as steel-toed safety shoes and a material handling equipment safety harness, and accountability to 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-motivation and 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.
Flexibility, adaptability, and good multitasking skills.

Nice To Haves

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and follow-up skills.
High school diploma or GED.
Previous material handling equipment (MHE) experience.
Familiarity with radio frequency (RF) scanners.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and general computer skills.

Responsibilities

Work closely with management to maintain receiving standards and ensure proper processes are followed.
Support the supervisor in leading the team's adherence to government regulations, including OSHA, DEA, SBOP, and FDA requirements, and to warehouse safety, security, and cleanliness standards.
Ensure Cardinal Health principles, policies, and procedures are consistently practiced.
Coordinate workflow to meet business objectives, including accurate, on-time picking, packing, and shipping; cycle counts; returns; and cleanup.
Perform daily functional tasks, such as stocking and labeling totes, as 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 at the facility to promote teamwork.
Plan daily workload and assignments.
Lead safety and quality discussions while maintaining productivity.