Warehouse IC Lead Associate - 2nd Shift

Cardinal Health•Portland, OR

2d•$26 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

What Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal Health Operations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. 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. Job Summary The primary purpose of the Lead Associate, Inventory Control is to support the Inventory Management Supervisor through Inventory Control management of the warehouse floor and to facilitate effective warehouse operations through direction of Inventory Control staff, in accordance with operational priorities. This job also delegates work among the Inventory Control staff and produces reports on workforce productivity and quality. The Lead Associate, Inventory Control also communicates with customers outside the warehouse to communicate disruptions and ensure customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Previous material handling equipment experience (MHE) required, Order Selector and Reach preferred
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift
Must be able to work overtime with little to no advance notice
Comfort working with heights 20-30 feet regularly
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

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
Previous Inventory Control experience preferred
4+ years of warehouse experience preferred
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience, preferred
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and follow up skills preferred.
Proficient in AIMS preferred
Good communication skills
Radio frequency (RF) scanner and/or voice to pick experience highly preferred
Familiarity with Microsoft office products and general computer skills desired
Flexibility/adaptability coupled with good multi-tasking skills

Responsibilities

Follows standard operating procedures to assess inventory levels, submit orders, and audit warehouse operations to facilitate successful operational activities within the warehouse.
Directs workflows on the floor of the inventory control team, removing and logging recalled items, processing hold shelf, Prime/reserve cycle counts, investigation of inventory variance, managing external count requests and maintaining chase area.
Analyzes internal data and reports on productivity and efficiency to help determine when and where the warehouse is performing better or worse than expected.
Coordinates with Inventory Management Supervisor to align on warehouse and inventory priorities, in alignment with operational objectives.
Assists in inventory management, and helps with stocking and shipping, as necessary.