Lead Warehouse Associate (2nd Shift)

Cardinal Health • Elgin, IL • 1h ago

Shift: Sunday - Thursday; 1:30pm - 10:00pm (or until work is complete for the day) Sunday start time 6am

What Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal Health

Operations are 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 primary purpose of the Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations is to support the Warehouse Supervisor through either inbound or outbound management of the warehouse floor and to facilitate effective warehouse operations through direction of warehouse staff, in accordance with operational priorities. In addition, this job assists in coordination of receipt of shipments and scheduling of incoming trucks, as well as making internal appointments. This job also delegates work among the warehouse staff and produces reports on workforce productivity and quality. The Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations also communicates with customers outside the warehouse to communicate disruptions, provide updates on delivery timeframes and ensure customer satisfaction.

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 packing, unloading, shipping 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 and outbound 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.

Qualifications

4+ years of experience, preferred

High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred

PIT experience is preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies extensive knowledge and company policies to complete a wide range of assignments

Demonstrates expert understanding of all levels of the job family and has thorough knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility

Takes the lead in effectively applying new processes and skills in accomplishing assignments

May provide technical guidance and training to others

Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications

Works on complex problems that require independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issue

Makes recommendation for new or revised processes and has a role on the implementation

Adheres to all quality guidelines

Works with minimal degree of supervision

Has latitude to make decisions in exceptional circumstances within established guidelines

Provides guidance to less experienced team members

May have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise

Anticipated hourly range: $25.00/hr. - $35.80/hr.

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: 7/31/2026 *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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