Logistics Specialist

Cencora • Taylor, IL

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About The Position

This role supports Cencora’s U.S. distribution services operating through its AmerisourceBergen business. The Logistics Specialist performs warehouse and distribution activities, including inbound and outbound handling, storage, picking, packing, staging, inventory control, and shipment preparation. The role uses warehouse systems, scanning tools, and approved material-handling equipment to support safe, controlled, and accurate operations.

The position requires a high school diploma/GED or equivalent experience and at least two years of relevant experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pay starts at $25.50 per hour, with potential earnings up to $28.89 through opportunities such as shift differentials, performance incentives, and referral bonuses. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Cencora describes its benefits and resources as supporting physical, emotional, financial, and social wellness. Offerings include medical, dental, and vision care; support for working families that may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family-building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave; and training, professional development, mentorship, employee resource groups, and volunteer opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field.
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting product descriptions, names, and shelf labels.
• Basic mathematics knowledge.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to organize work with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of distribution center workflow.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance.
• Ability to apply judgment when following detailed instructions.
• Basic computer operations knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to solve routine operational problems.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment, including reach trucks, picker machines, pallet jacks, and forklifts.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform inbound, storage, picking, packing, staging, and outbound activities in accordance with operating requirements.
• Validate inventory transactions, stock counts, and material movements to maintain traceability and inventory accuracy.
• Organize storage locations, stock rotation, and replenishment activities to improve accessibility and workflow efficiency.
• Prepare packaging and conditioned materials, apply labeling, and support shipments to meet transport requirements.
• Follow up in a timely manner to resolve routine operational exceptions involving stock discrepancies, shortages, and order issues.
• Operate warehouse systems, scanning tools, and approved equipment to support safe and controlled execution.

Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision care.
• 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 and professional development resources.
• Mentorship programs.
• Employee resource groups.
• Volunteer activities.
• Potential shift differentials, performance incentives, and referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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