Warehouse Associate, 1st Shift

Cardinal Health•Depew, NY

10d

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate assists with inbound activities as requested by the Warehouse Supervisor, meeting quality, safety, productivity, and operational standards. The role receives products in the inbound section and ships products from the outbound section. Warehouse Operations supports materials handling and product distribution, including warehousing and fulfillment, transportation, inventory management, and planning. The position follows established procedures to process orders, perform cycle counts, operate warehouse equipment, and use a Warehouse Management System. Associates cross-train across warehouse areas, complete housekeeping and inventory control tasks, and maintain a clean and safe work environment. The role works on routine assignments under a moderate degree of supervision, with regular review by a work lead or supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, equivalent, or equivalent work experience is preferred.
Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift, and stand for the entire shift.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Comfort working regularly at heights of 20–30 feet.
Must be able to work overtime with little to no advance notice.
Willingness to learn to operate material handling equipment and rotate into various warehouse areas.
Maintain appropriate licenses, training, and certifications.

Nice To Haves

Previous material handling equipment (PIT) experience preferred.
Radio frequency (RF) scanner and/or voice-to-pick experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow established Standard Operating Procedures to process orders, including picking, quality control checks, sorting, consolidating freight, building and wrapping pallets, packing, loading, and preparing orders for shipment.
Perform cycle counts.
Follow direction and change priorities while working independently or as part of a team.
Pick large case items using material handling equipment or pick small-unit items and place them on designated carts.
Cross-train in multiple warehouse areas and participate in projects as needed.
Use the Warehouse Management System to check in and/or send out products.
Drive material handling equipment as required by job duties.
Complete housekeeping and inventory control tasks and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Work on routine assignments requiring problem resolution.
Participate in associate meetings and communicate concerns to management.
Follow site safety regulations and wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed safety shoes and material handling equipment safety harnesses.
Adhere to Cardinal Health EHS and QRA policies and procedures.