Warehouse Associate, Outbound

Cardinal Health•Buford, GA

About The Position

The Associate II, Warehouse Operations assists with inbound or outbound activities as requested by the Warehouse Supervisor, meeting quality, safety, productivity, and operational standards. In inbound, the role receives products; in outbound, it ships products. Warehouse Operations handles the manual or automated tasks needed to receive, store, and ship products, supporting the flow of goods from vendor receipt through shipment to internal and external customers. This position follows established procedures to process orders, operates warehouse management and material handling equipment, and performs inventory and housekeeping tasks. Training is provided starting on the first day. The role works under a moderate degree of supervision, with routine work reviewed by a work lead or supervisor and complex or unusual problems referred to a supervisor.

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 warehouse areas.
Basic proficiency in English, including the ability to read and write in English.
Adherence to site safety regulations and required use of personal protective equipment, including steel-toed safety shoes and material handling equipment safety harnesses, as well as Cardinal Health EHS and QRA policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Follow established Standard Operating Procedures to process orders, including picking, quality 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 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.
Operate material handling equipment as required by job duties.
Complete housekeeping and inventory control tasks and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Work on routine assignments that require some problem resolution.
Participate in associate meetings and communicate concerns to management.
Perform duties in accordance with OSHA standards and organizational policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Adhere to site safety requirements, including wearing required personal protective equipment.