Warehouse Associate - Reach Truck & Cherry Picker Operator (Days)

Cardinal Health•Aurora, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Health’s Aurora facility supports pharmaceutical supply chain and warehouse operations. Warehouse Operations performs and controls manual or automated tasks necessary for receiving, storing, and shipping products, including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transporting, storage, and delivery. The team helps ensure products flow efficiently from vendor receipt to shipment to internal and external customers. Warehouse team members receive and fulfill orders so customers have the products they need to care for patients. This role operates material handling equipment, including reach trucks and order/cherry pickers, to pick orders and replenish warehouse stock. Associates may work in cold temperatures during portions of a shift and must follow site safety rules, including required personal protective equipment. The position is scheduled Tuesday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or until work is finished, Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or until work is finished, and Saturday from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or until work is finished. The pay rate is $20.85 per hour. The application window is anticipated to close on December 2, 2026.

Requirements

Must be willing to be trained and certified on all facility equipment, including order/cherry picker, reach truck, forklift, turret truck, pallet jack, and walkie rider.
Comfort working regularly at heights of 20–30 feet is required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift, and stand for the entire shift.
Must be flexible to work overtime as needed.
Ability to follow direction and change priorities.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment while meeting established performance quotas and attendance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with material handling equipment such as an order/cherry picker, reach truck, or forklift.
Experience working with technologies such as computers or point-of-sale systems.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Operate material handling equipment such as reach trucks and order/cherry pickers to pick orders or pull stock to replenish warehouses.
Cross-train in multiple warehouse areas and participate in projects as assigned by a manager or other management team members.
Follow site safety regulations, including wearing required personal protective equipment such as composite-toed safety shoes and a material handling equipment safety harness; comply with EHS and QRA policies and procedures.
Perform housekeeping and inventory control tasks and maintain a clean and safe work environment.