Senior Warehouse Associate

Cencora • Brooks, KY

8d • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Warehouse Associate supports Cencora’s U.S. third-party logistics service through its ICS business. This role trains warehouse associates in their duties and the safe use of equipment according to standard operating procedures, observes performance, and provides day-to-day tactical direction and guidance. It also continues to perform advanced individual-contributor work, including order filling, receiving, stocking, returns, shipping, and general operations. The position helps manage inventory and daily workloads, coordinate workflow efficiencies, and assist with departmental work assignments and staffing coverage. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to finish, with overtime as needed. The position is based at 167 International Blvd., Suite A, Brooks, Kentucky 40109. Starting pay is $21.26, with potential earnings up to $24.74 through opportunities that may include shift differentials, performance incentives, and referral bonuses.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Two or more years of work experience.
• Ability to read and understand English to compare and read 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.
• Overall understanding of distribution center workflow and ability to work with minimal guidance.
• Good judgment in carrying out detailed instructions.
• Ability to work overtime when necessary and participate in physical inventory.
• Team player with effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency operating reach trucks, picker machines, pallet jacks, forklifts, or similar equipment.
• Ability to maintain appropriate attendance and production standards.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Train warehouse associates in job duties and responsibilities and train associates in safe equipment use according to SOPs; observe performance and correct behaviors as needed.
• Assist warehouse personnel with efficient order filling, receiving, stocking, and returns.
• May oversee shipping and general operations, including UPS, emergency orders, and general deliveries.
• Perform advanced individual-contributor tasks and make decisions based on detailed knowledge of the position and procedures.
• Provide day-to-day tactical direction and guidance to warehouse associates and manage daily workloads.
• Coordinate and recommend workflow efficiencies.
• Manage inventory, including monitoring inventory levels.
• May operate forklifts, reach trucks, and other motorized equipment to move inventory.
• Assist with departmental supervision, including assigning work and addressing manpower needs for associate vacations and building volume.
• Participate in associate concerns, including reporting them to a supervisor and following up.
• Use computer system applications for proper operation and reporting.
• Comply with applicable policies, procedures, safety rules, and state and DEA regulations.
• Maintain a clean work area to help keep merchandise clean and prevent work-related injuries.
• Work overtime when necessary and participate in physical inventory.
• Maintain appropriate attendance and production standards.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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, professional development resources, and mentorship programs.
• Employee resource groups and volunteer activities.

What This Job Offers

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