Warehouse Associate

Cencora • Edwardsville, KS

21d

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate monitors temperature-sensitive materials during storage and shipment preparation to help preserve required conditions. The role updates warehouse transactions, inventory records, and shipment documentation to maintain traceability and control; identifies on-hold, damaged, or non-conforming materials and routes them through defined handling procedures; and coordinates material movement using approved warehouse equipment. The associate also prepares packaging materials and shipment areas for timely outbound activity and escalates non-standard handling or inventory issues for follow-up.

The position is part-time, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The listed pay rate is $19 plus a shift differential. The job profile is a standardized, non-contractual reference; actual duties and conditions may vary based on business needs, local requirements, and operational practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• Less than 2 years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field required.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations processes, 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 within 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 in line with defined handling requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor temperature-sensitive materials during storage and shipment preparation to help preserve required conditions.
• Update warehouse transactions, inventory records, and shipment documentation to maintain traceability and control.
• Identify on-hold, damaged, or non-conforming materials and route them through defined handling procedures.
• Coordinate material movement using approved warehouse equipment.
• Prepare packaging materials and shipment areas to support timely outbound activity.
• Escalate non-standard handling or inventory issues for timely follow-up.
• Support order preparation and material movement activities while maintaining accuracy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care.
• Benefits that support 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 opportunities.
• Opportunities to participate in employee resource groups and volunteer activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED