Lead Warehouse Associate - 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations supports the Warehouse Supervisor by directing warehouse staff and facilitating effective operations according to operational priorities. The role may focus on inbound management of the warehouse floor and helps coordinate incoming shipments, truck schedules, and internal appointments. It delegates work, prepares reports on workforce productivity and quality, and communicates with customers outside the warehouse about disruptions and delivery timeframes to support customer satisfaction. Warehouse Operations handles the receipt, storage, fulfillment, and shipment of products, including receiving, picking, packing, staging, inventory management, and delivery. This role works in a fast-paced distribution environment, follows operating and safety procedures, and may provide guidance and training to less experienced team members. It works with minimal supervision and may have team-leader responsibilities, but does not formally supervise.
Requirements
- Previous material handling equipment (MHE) experience is required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift, and stand for the entire shift.
- Ability to work overtime with little to no advance notice.
- Comfort working regularly at heights of 20–30 feet.
- Follow site safety regulations, including wearing required personal protective equipment such as steel-toed safety shoes and a material handling equipment safety harness, and comply with Cardinal Health EHS and QRA policies and procedures.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment while meeting hourly quotas and performance standards.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with limited supervision and an emphasis on customer satisfaction.
- Ability to comprehend and accurately process paperwork according to policies and procedures.
- Good communication skills.
- Maintain appropriate licenses, training, and certifications.
Nice To Haves
- Four or more years of experience preferred.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish preferred.
- Order Selector and Reach equipment experience preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and follow-up skills preferred.
- Proficiency in AIMS preferred.
- Radio frequency (RF) scanner and/or voice-to-pick experience highly preferred.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and general computer skills desired.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and good multitasking skills.
Responsibilities
- Follow standard operating procedures to assess inventory levels, submit orders, and audit warehouse operations.
- Direct warehouse-floor workflows, including unloading, receiving, product put-away, and delivery scheduling.
- Analyze internal data and productivity and efficiency reports to identify performance variances.
- Coordinate warehouse and inventory priorities with Warehouse Supervisors in alignment with operational objectives.
- Assist with inbound workload forecasting using historical and trend analysis to determine labor utilization.
- Assist with inventory management, stocking, and shipping as needed.
- Help coordinate receipt of shipments, incoming truck schedules, and internal appointments.
- Delegate work among warehouse staff and produce workforce productivity and quality reports.
- Communicate with external warehouse customers about disruptions and delivery timeframes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401(k) savings plan
- Access to wages before payday with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
