Warehouse Associate-Nights

Cencora•Shakopee, MN

12d•$37,752 - $56,650

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate supports Cencora’s U.S. distribution services, operating through AmerisourceBergen. The position helps ensure accurate movement of products and fleet-related assets by verifying transportation, receipt, storage, and shipment information; updating warehouse and logistics systems; tracking fleet, shipment, and inventory activity; preparing operational documentation; and identifying and routing routine exceptions. The role also supports proper handling, storage, and movement requirements to maintain traceability, prevent loss, and ensure fulfillment continuity. This role is scheduled for four workdays per week between Sunday and Thursday, with one scheduled day off during that period. Sunday shifts begin at 3:30 PM, while Monday through Thursday shifts begin at 4:30 PM; shifts end when the work is complete. Starting pay is $19.50, with potential earnings up to $24.79 through shift differentials, performance incentives, and referral bonuses. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The position requires a high school diploma/GED or equivalent experience and less than two years of relevant experience. Duties may vary based on business needs, local requirements, and operational practices. Applicable employment agreements, local terms, prior job descriptions, collective bargaining agreements, and mandatory local laws prevail in the event of an inconsistency.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
Less than two years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field.
Knowledge of warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, staging, and shipping.
Knowledge of inventory control principles, stock movement tracking, and material traceability requirements.
Knowledge of temperature-controlled handling and cold chain support requirements for sensitive products and materials.
Knowledge of packaging materials, reusable shipping assets, and replenishment practices in warehouse operations.
Knowledge of shipment documentation, operational recordkeeping, and transaction processing requirements.
Knowledge of safe material handling practices and the use of warehouse equipment and tools.
Ability to follow established warehouse procedures and standardized work instructions.
Ability to maintain accurate records and update operational information in warehouse systems and logs.
Ability to identify inventory, packaging, shipment, and material handling exceptions for further action.
Ability to manage multiple routine tasks across warehouse workflows while maintaining accuracy.
Ability to work with temperature-sensitive materials according to defined handling requirements.

Responsibilities

Verify transportation, receipt, storage, and shipment information to support accurate movement of products and fleet-related assets.
Update warehouse and logistics systems with transaction details, status changes, and operational records.
Track fleet activity, shipment progress, and inventory movement to support schedule adherence and timely issue identification.
Prepare dispatch, shipping, receipt, and related documentation for accurate transaction processing.
Review routine exceptions involving deliveries, returns, inventory discrepancies, or vehicle availability and route unresolved issues.
Confirm handling, storage, and movement requirements to support traceability, loss prevention, and fulfillment continuity.
Support accurate order preparation and material movement activities while following established warehouse procedures and standardized work instructions.