Lead Warehouse Associate

Cardinal Health•Hudson, WI

About The Position

Warehouse Operations performs and controls the manual or automated tasks necessary to receive, store, and ship products. The function supports the efficient flow of products from receipt from vendors through shipment to internal and external customers according to prescribed service parameters. The Lead Warehouse Associate directs warehouse-floor workflows and supports inbound and outbound operations, inventory management, workload forecasting, and team performance. The role works with Warehouse Supervisors to align warehouse and inventory priorities, coaches inbound team members on operating procedures, completes outbound opening and closing activities, and helps ensure safety, training, and operational expectations are met. This position may have team-leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise. The shift is Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., or until the task is complete. A $1,500 new-hire sign-on bonus is offered. The anticipated hourly range is $24.35 to $34.25; the position is not bonus eligible.

Requirements

Four or more years of experience preferred.
High school diploma, GED, equivalent, or equivalent work experience preferred.
Maintain appropriate licenses, training, and certifications.
Adhere to safety and quality guidelines.
Work with minimal supervision and exercise initiative on complex problems.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of experience.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Follow standard operating procedures to assess inventory levels, submit orders, and audit warehouse operations.
Direct warehouse-floor workflows, including packing, unloading, shipping, and delivery-schedule management.
Analyze internal data and productivity and efficiency reports to identify where warehouse performance is above or below expectations.
Coordinate with Warehouse Supervisors on warehouse and inventory priorities in alignment with operational objectives.
Assist with inbound and outbound workload forecasting using historical and trend analysis to determine labor utilization.
Assist with inventory management, stocking, and shipping as needed.
Coach inbound team members on operating procedures to ensure expectations are met.
Conduct opening and closing activities to support efficient outbound operations.
Monitor and lead processes, suggesting innovative solutions to identified challenges.
Own outcomes and drive the team toward better, sustained performance.
Communicate and record the end-of-outbound-day recap.
Complete dock certification, safety, and training.