Schedule
40 hours per week.
Typically either an 8 hour shift and/or 10 hour shifts between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 or as assigned. Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, hours or overtime based on business needs.
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 Specialist, Warehouse Operations trains new and experienced Warehouse Operations Associates on safety and quality control procedures as well as equipment and standard tasks for everyday assignments. 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. The Specialist leads trainings for new hires and assesses early performance for proficiency and problem areas
Responsibilities
Leads group onboarding trainings for new hires on their first day in the facility, including standard training videos and assessments for safety, quality control and warehouse equipment.
Shadows new associates during their first two-four weeks to assess their performance and provide on-the-job guidance. Retrains associates based on identified areas for improvement and performance metrics.
Based on the training needs of the facility identified by site leadership, cross-trains any staff so that associates possess the skills to work in each department/work area of the facility.
When not training staff, completes daily responsibilities of an experienced associate in one of the facility's departments, such as receiving or picking.
Conducts individual trainings with new hires that do not possess past experience with certain equipment in the warehouse, such as forklifts. Ensures that associates achieve sufficient proficiency with equipment prior to beginning job duties.
Provides focused, on-the-job training for specific departments or teams to improve daily functioning, implement operational changes, and other initiatives as identified by site leadership.
Regularly communicates with Supervisors and Managers to understand training needs and to discuss retraining and cross-training of specific teams or individual associates.
Ensures that onboarding documentation is properly completed for new hires by coordinating with a Human Resources or Administrative colleague in the facility.
Participates in facility EH&S teams or committees in order to understand all safety procedures and ensures updates to policies and procedures in the training content (translations may be needed).
Coordinates with EH&S and other relevant internal stakeholders to understand content and documentation for training and onboarding.
Qualifications
0-2 years of experience preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience preferred
Past experience onboarding new trainees preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) strongly preferred
Material handling equipment experience (forklift and pallet jacks) strongly preferred
Ability to safely lift/palletize various materials weighing up to 75 pounds
Proficiency in SAP preferred
Demonstrates basic material handling/packaging/warehouse equipment skills
Good oral and written communication skills and can demonstrate effectively
Experience in shipping hazardous/dangerous goods preferred
Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and work in a team-oriented environment
What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies basic concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform routine tasks
Works on projects of limited scope and complexity
Follows established procedures to resolve readily identifiable technical problems
Works under direct supervision and receives detailed instructions
Develops competence by performing structured work assignments
Anticipated hourly range: $22.30 - $32.00
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
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
Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 11/29/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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