Warehouse Inbound Associate - 1st Shift

Cardinal Health•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Health is seeking a Warehouse Inbound Associate for their 1st shift operations. This role is crucial for materials handling and product distribution within a distribution environment. The Associate will be responsible for performing manual and automated tasks related to the receipt, storage, and shipment of products. This includes functions such as receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transporting, and storage. The goal is to ensure the efficient flow of products from vendors to customers, meeting prescribed service parameters. The position operates Monday through Friday from 7 am to 3:30 pm, with potential for overtime based on business needs. The hourly rate is $20.50, and the position is not bonus eligible. Cardinal Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a paid time off plan, health savings account (HSA), 401k savings plan, access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), short- and long-term disability coverage, work-life resources, paid parental leave, and healthy lifestyle programs. The application window is anticipated to close on 07/10/2026, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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
4+ years of 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 warehouse, including unloading, receiving, product put away and managing of delivery schedule.
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 Warehouse Supervisors to align on warehouse and inventory priorities, in alignment with operational objectives.
Assists in inbound workload forecasting through historical and trend analysis to determine how labor should be utilized.
Assists in inventory management, and helps with stocking and shipping, as necessary.
Communicates with customers outside the warehouse to communicate disruptions, provide updates on delivery timeframes and ensure customer satisfaction.