Warehouse Associate, Outbound

Cardinal Health•Boylston, MA

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate, Outbound (Assoc II, Warehouse Ops) supports warehouse activities as requested by the Warehouse Supervisor and helps meet quality, safety, productivity, and operational standards. In the outbound section, the role ships products and supports the efficient flow of products through order fulfillment and distribution. Work includes following standard operating procedures to pick, check, sort, consolidate, pack, stage, load, and prepare orders for shipment. The associate may work in multiple warehouse areas and use warehouse management systems and material handling equipment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., or until work is completed. Overtime is required based on business need and may be needed with little to no advance notice. The pay rate is $25.00 per hour, including shift differential. The role is open to candidates with little to no warehouse experience, and training is provided starting on the first day.

Requirements

Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift, and stand for the entire shift.
Comfort working regularly at heights of 20–30 feet.
Ability to work overtime with little to no advance notice.
Ability to follow directions and change priorities while working independently or as part of a team.
Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment while meeting hourly performance standards.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to learn and rotate into various areas of the warehouse.
Basic proficiency in English, including the ability to read and write in English.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed safety shoes and a material handling equipment safety harness.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, equivalent, or equivalent work experience.
Previous material handling equipment (PIT) experience.
Radio frequency (RF) scanner and/or voice-to-pick experience.

Responsibilities

Follow established standard operating procedures to process orders, including accurately picking, performing quality control checks, sorting, consolidating freight, building and wrapping pallets, packing, loading, and preparing orders for shipment.
Pick large-case items using material handling equipment or pick small-unit items and place them on a designated cart.
Cross-train in multiple warehouse areas and participate in projects as needed.
Use the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to check in and/or send out products.
Operate material handling equipment as required, such as order pickers, forklifts, reach trucks, turret trucks, pallet jacks, and walkie riders.
Complete housekeeping and inventory control tasks and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Work on routine assignments that require problem resolution.
Participate in associate meetings and communicate concerns to management.
Perform job duties in accordance with OSHA standards and organizational policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Adhere to site safety regulations, wear required personal protective equipment, and follow Cardinal Health EHS and QRA policies and procedures.