Warehouse Lead Associate- 3rd Shift

Cardinal Health•Portland, OR

10d•$27 - $36

About The Position

The Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations supports the Warehouse Supervisor by directing warehouse staff and workflows in accordance with operational priorities. The position helps manage inbound operations, coordinate shipment receipts and incoming truck schedules, make internal appointments, delegate work, and report on workforce productivity and quality. It also communicates with customers outside the warehouse about disruptions and delivery timeframes to support customer satisfaction. Warehouse Operations handles the receipt, storage, and shipment of products, including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transportation, inventory management, and related distribution activities. This role supports efficient product flow from vendor receipt through shipment to internal and external customers. The role is scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Overtime may be required based on business needs, potentially with little to no advance notice. The anticipated hourly range is $26.80–$36.40, based on experience and including shift differential. The position is not bonus eligible. Cardinal Health offers medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, an HSA, a 401(k) savings plan, access to wages before payday through myFlexPay, FSAs, short- and long-term disability coverage, work-life resources, paid parental leave, and healthy lifestyle programs.

Requirements

Previous material handling equipment (MHE) experience is required; Order Selector and Reach experience are preferred.
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.
Follow site safety regulations, including wearing required personal protective equipment such as steel-toed safety shoes and an MHE safety harness, and comply with Cardinal Health EHS and QRA policies and procedures.
Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment while meeting hourly quotas and performance standards.
Self-motivated, able to work in a team-oriented environment with limited supervision, and focused on customer satisfaction.
Ability to comprehend and accurately process paperwork in accordance with policies and procedures.
Good communication skills.
Apply extensive knowledge and company policies to a wide range of assignments; work on complex problems independently and with initiative.
Maintain appropriate licenses, training, and certifications.
Adhere to quality guidelines and work with minimal supervision.
Bilingual Spanish ability is preferred.
Four or more years of experience preferred.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and follow-up skills preferred.
Proficiency in AIMS preferred.
Radio frequency (RF) scanner and/or voice-to-pick experience highly preferred.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and general computer skills desired.
Flexibility, adaptability, and good multitasking skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Follow standard operating procedures to assess inventory levels, submit orders, and audit warehouse operations.
Direct warehouse-floor workflows, including unloading, receiving, product put-away, and delivery scheduling.
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 aligned with operational objectives.
Assist with inbound workload forecasting using historical and trend analysis to determine labor utilization.
Assist with inventory management, stocking, and shipping as needed.
Support effective warehouse operations by directing warehouse staff and delegating work.
Assist in coordinating shipment receipts, incoming truck schedules, and internal appointments.
Produce reports on workforce productivity and quality.
Communicate with customers outside the warehouse about disruptions and delivery timeframes, and support customer satisfaction.