Warehouse, Lead Associate

Cardinal Health

Kansas City, Missouri

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$22.30–$32 Per Hour
LOCATION
Kansas City, Missouri
POSTED
5 days ago

Anticipated hourly range: $22.30 per hour - $32.00 per hour (includes shift differential)

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: 06/10/2026 *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.

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 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.

Shift/Schedule

  • 40 hours weekly
  • Day Shift / 1st shift
  • 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts
  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
  • Thursday is day off during the week
  • Hours are 7:00am - 5:30pm or until completion
  • Must be flexible to work other hours and days as needed


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 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
  • Ability to bend, reach, lift and stand for entire shift
  • Comfort working with heights 20-30 ft regularly

What is expected of you and others at this level

  • Applies extensive knowledge and company policies to complete a wide range of assignments
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    Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

About the Company

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Cardinal Health