Warehouse Associate

Cardinal Health•Knoxville, TN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Operations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. This includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management as well as demand, supply and manufacturing planning. Warehouse Operations is responsible for performing/controlling a combination of manual or automated tasks necessary for the receipt, storage, and shipment of product. This may include functions of receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transporting, storage, delivery, etc. Also responsible for the efficient flow of products from the point of product receipt from vendors to the shipment of products (via prescribed service parameters) to a variety of internal and external customers. For success in this role, the associate demonstrates working knowledge or proficiency in one or more assigned areas of responsibility, may require material handling equipment certification, accurately performs multiple operational tasks, demonstrates basic material handling/packaging/warehouse equipment skills, performs one or more warehouse operations functions within operating guidelines, and demonstrates effective oral communication skills.

Requirements

Ability to consistently lift 20-25 Ibs and be able to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift of 8 hours or more required
Must be able to work overtime with little to no advance notice
Willingness to rotate into various areas of the warehouse throughout the shift
Work at heights up to 25 feet consistently
Adherence to site safety regulations including wearing required personal protective equipment such as steel toed safety shoes, and material handling equipment safety harness; accountable to Cardinal Health’s EHS as well as QRA policies and procedures
Aptitude to work in a fast-paced distribution environment while meeting hourly established distribution quotas and performance standards
Self-motivated with ability to work in a team-oriented environment with limited supervision and an emphasis on customer satisfaction
Ability to comprehend and accurately process paperwork in accordance with policies and procedures
Flexibility for shift start time to cover shipping dock as needed
Dock Safety Certification. Would be required load and unload LTL freight

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED preferred
1 - 2 years related experience preferred
Previous material handling equipment experience (MHE). This includes Reach Truck, Walkie Rider, Counterbalance, Order Selector
Radio frequency (RF) scanner and/or voice to pick experience
Outbound shipping and palletizing experience preferred
Familiarity with WMS (Manhattan system) preferred
Familiarity with Microsoft office products and general computer skills desired
Flexibility/adaptability coupled with good multi-tasking skills

Responsibilities

Responsible for cross-training in multiple areas of the warehouse including inbound and outbound
Receive large boxes on warehouse dock, scan product with RF scanner, and input product information into computer
Break down cases of product and operate heavy equipment to replenish warehouse
Utilize voice to pick system to pick large case items with material handling equipment or to pick small unit of measure items and place on cart
Palletize large items to skid and wrap for shipment
Pack small items in boxes
Drive material handling equipment as required by job duty. Example equipment in the facility includes: order picker (cherry picker), forklift, reach truck, turret truck, pallet jack, and walkie rider