Lead Warehouse

Cencora • Columbus, OH

6d

About The Position

This role supports Cencora’s U.S. distribution services, operated through its AmerisourceBergen business. The Lead Warehouse team member supports receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping activities by gathering materials and shipment information, inspecting products and operational outputs, consolidating inventory information, and adjusting work within established guidelines. The role helps preserve product condition and inventory integrity, maintain accurate transactions, and identify issues for escalation.

The position works Monday through Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., with one weekday off. A high school diploma or GED and at least two years of work experience are required. The successful candidate has a good overall understanding of distribution-center workflow, can work with minimal guidance, and is proficient with warehouse equipment such as reach trucks, picker machines, pallet jacks, and forklifts. Overtime when necessary and participation in physical inventory are expected.

Requirements

• Completion of a high school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of work experience.
• Good overall understanding of distribution-center workflow and ability to work with minimal guidance.
• Proficiency operating reach trucks, picker machines, pallet jacks, forklifts, and similar equipment.
• Ability to read and understand English to compare product descriptions, names, and shelf labels.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to use good judgment when carrying out detailed instructions.
• Ability to work overtime when necessary and participate in physical inventory.
• Team-oriented approach and effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain appropriate attendance and production standards.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Acquire materials, records, and shipment information needed for receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping activities.
• Inspect products, storage conditions, and order outputs to maintain handling accuracy and shipment readiness.
• Consolidate inventory and operational information to improve transaction accuracy and workflow coordination.
• Adjust warehouse activities within established guidelines to address routine exceptions and changing priorities.
• Preserve product condition and inventory integrity through proper handling, storage, and movement practices.
• Screen operational issues and process gaps for timely escalation and corrective action.
• Maintain a clean work area to help keep merchandise clean and prevent work-related injuries.
• Maintain appropriate attendance and production standards.
• Work overtime when necessary and participate in physical inventory.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care.
• Benefits and resources supporting physical, emotional, financial, and social wellness.
• Support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family-building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
• Training programs, professional development resources, and mentorship programs.
• Employee resource groups and volunteer activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED