Warehouse Associate

Cencora•Shakopee, MN

About The Position

This role supports Cencora’s U.S. distribution services through its AmerisourceBergen business. The Warehouse Associate supports accurate movement of products and fleet-related assets by verifying transportation, receipt, storage, and shipment information; maintaining warehouse and logistics system records; tracking fleet activity, shipment progress, and inventory movement; and preparing related documentation. The role also reviews routine operational exceptions and confirms handling, storage, and movement requirements to support traceability, loss prevention, and fulfillment continuity. Duties may vary according to business needs, local requirements, and operational practices; applicable employment agreements, local terms, collective bargaining agreements, and mandatory local laws take precedence where relevant. The position is full-time, with a Sunday-through-Thursday schedule beginning at 7:30 p.m. and continuing until work is finished. Starting pay is $19.50 per hour, with potential earnings up to $24.79 based on opportunities including shift differentials, performance incentives, and referral bonuses. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered. Cencora describes its offerings as including medical, dental, and vision care; wellness resources; support for working families; training and professional development; mentorship programs; employee resource groups; and volunteer activities. Additional family support may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family-building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
Less than 2 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 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 support timely and accurate order preparation and material movement.
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 identification of issues.
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.