Warehouse Lead (Night Shift)

Cardinal Health•Piedmont, SC

4d•$24 - $34

About The Position

The Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations supports the Warehouse Supervisor by managing inbound or outbound activity on the warehouse floor and directing warehouse staff according to operational priorities. The role helps coordinate shipment receipts, schedule incoming trucks and 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 manual or automated tasks needed to receive, store, and ship products, including receiving, picking, packing, staging, transporting, and delivery. The team supports the efficient flow of products from vendor receipt through shipment to internal and external customers. This position may also perform production work as needed, including operating warehouse equipment. The scheduled hours are 7:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m. or until completion on Sunday and Monday, and 9:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m. or until completion Tuesday through Thursday. Overtime availability is required as needed due to customer needs. The anticipated hourly range is $24.10–$34.00, based on experience and including shift differential. The position is not bonus eligible.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and follow-up skills.
Flexible schedule and availability for overtime as necessary due to customer needs.
Previous experience leading a team and sharing feedback with employees.
Ability to operate warehouse equipment.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of experience in a warehouse or distribution environment preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Excel knowledge preferred.
Prior knowledge of a WMS system.
Prior industrial truck (PIT) operating experience preferred.
Bilingual communication skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of 10–15 Warehouse Associates.
Train new employees on company and departmental procedures as appropriate.
Measure safety, productivity, and quality standards and ensure they are met.
Coordinate housekeeping and inventory control, and comply with QRA and safety requirements.
Support distribution center employees across functions, including unloading trucks by hand or with material handling equipment; breaking down and stocking freight according to QRA standards and local procedures; and accurately picking, checking, sorting, consolidating, wrapping, packing, and loading products.
Lead team meetings and resolve minor issues.
Work in production as needed using an order picker, forklift, or other devices.
Support the Warehouse Supervisor with inbound or outbound warehouse-floor management and direct staff according to operational priorities.
Coordinate shipment receipts, incoming truck schedules, and internal appointments; delegate work and produce reports on workforce productivity and quality.
Communicate with external warehouse customers about disruptions and delivery timeframes.