Warehouse Lead Associate - Weekend Shift

Cardinal Health•Cranbury, NJ

6d•$26 - $36

About The Position

The Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations supports the Warehouse Supervisor by managing inbound or outbound warehouse-floor activities and facilitating effective operations through direction of warehouse staff in accordance with operational priorities. The role helps coordinate shipment receipts, schedule incoming trucks and internal appointments, delegate work, and produce workforce productivity and quality reports. It also communicates with customers outside the warehouse about disruptions and delivery timeframes to support customer satisfaction. Warehouse Operations handles materials and product distribution, including receiving, storage, fulfillment, shipping, transportation, inventory management, and the efficient flow of products from vendor receipt to shipment. The Lead Associate directs floor workflows, reviews operational data, assists with workload forecasting and inventory management, and may guide or train team members. The position works with minimal supervision, follows quality and safety requirements, and may have team-leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise. The stated schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM, and Monday through Wednesday, 5:00 AM–1:30 PM. Overtime is required based on business need and may be required with little to no advance notice. The anticipated hourly range is $26.00–$36.30, including shift differential; the range is an estimate and pay depends on factors such as location, education, experience, skills, and internal pay equity. The role is not bonus eligible. The application window was anticipated to close on 12/20/2024.

Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift, and stand for the entire shift.
Must be able to work overtime with little to no advance notice.
Comfort working regularly at heights of 20–30 feet.
Willingness to learn to operate material handling equipment and rotate into various warehouse areas.
Follow site safety regulations, including wearing required personal protective equipment such as steel-toed safety shoes and a material handling equipment safety harness.
Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment while meeting hourly 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.
Good communication skills.
Applies extensive knowledge and company policies to a wide range of assignments; works on complex problems with independence and initiative, adheres to quality guidelines, and maintains applicable licenses, training, and certifications.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish.
Four or more years of experience.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and follow-up skills.
Proficiency in AIMS.
Previous material handling equipment (MHE) experience.
Radio frequency (RF) scanner and/or voice-to-pick experience.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and general computer skills.
Flexibility, adaptability, and good multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

Follow standard operating procedures to assess inventory levels, submit orders, and audit warehouse operations.
Direct warehouse-floor workflows, including packing, unloading, shipping, and delivery-schedule management.
Analyze internal data and productivity and efficiency reports to identify where warehouse performance is above or below expectations.
Coordinate with Warehouse Supervisors on warehouse and inventory priorities in alignment with operational objectives.
Assist with inbound and outbound workload forecasting using historical and trend analysis to help determine labor utilization.
Assist with inventory management, stocking, and shipping as needed.
Help coordinate shipment receipts, schedule incoming trucks and internal appointments, delegate work among warehouse staff, and produce workforce productivity and quality reports.
Communicate with customers outside the warehouse about disruptions and delivery timeframes to support customer satisfaction.
Follow site safety regulations and Cardinal Health EHS and QRA policies and procedures.
May provide technical guidance and training to others and provide guidance to less experienced team members.