Warehouse Associate (1st Shift)

Cardinal Health•Columbus, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate supports inbound and outbound warehouse activities as requested by the Warehouse Supervisor while meeting quality, safety, productivity, and operational standards. Inbound work includes receiving products; outbound work includes shipping products. The role follows established processes to fulfill orders, including picking products accurately, performing quality control checks, packing products, and preparing orders for shipment. Associates cross-train in multiple warehouse areas, participate in projects as needed, perform housekeeping and inventory control, and help maintain a clean and safe work environment. The facility is Cardinal Health’s Consumer Health Logistics Center in Groveport, Ohio, a 350,000-square-foot operation that uses automation technology to pick, pack, and ship consumer health products. Training is provided starting on the first day. The role works Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., or until tasks are completed, and may require overtime as needed.

Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Comfort working regularly at heights of 20–30 feet.
Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift, and stand for the entire shift.
Ability to follow direction and change priorities.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Basic proficiency in English, including reading and writing to process documents.
Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment while meeting established performance quotas and attendance requirements.
Must be flexible to work overtime as needed.
Ability to learn and apply new information and methods, maintain required licenses, training, and certifications, and work under a moderate degree of supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with technologies such as computers or point-of-sale systems.
High school diploma, GED, equivalent, or equivalent work experience (preferred).
Little to no warehouse experience is acceptable; training is provided starting on the first day.

Responsibilities

Fulfill orders according to established processes, accurately picking products, completing quality control checks, packing products, and preparing orders for shipment.
Perform inbound receiving or outbound shipping activities as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor.
Cross-train in multiple warehouse areas and participate in projects as needed.
Perform housekeeping and inventory control tasks and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Train and obtain certification to operate material handling equipment as required by job duties.
Follow quality guidelines and standard operating procedures, and refer complex or unusual problems to a supervisor.