Warehouse Associate, Lead - Outbound

at  Cardinal Health

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 1:00 PM start until completion (Mandatory Overtime)
Work Location: Cardinal Health, 12600 NE 40th Street, Suite 100, Kansas City, 64161
Anticipated hourly range: $22.80 per hour - $32.20 per hour (shift differential included)
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

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and follow up skills required
• 1-4 years’ experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Following standard operating procedures to assess inventory levels, submitting orders, and auditing warehouse operations to facilitate successful operational activities within the warehouse.
• Directing workflows on the floor of the warehouse, including packing, unloading, shipping and managing of delivery schedule.
• Analyzing internal data and reports on productivity and efficiency to help determine when and where the warehouse is performing better or worse than expected.
• Coordinating with Warehouse Supervisors to align on warehouse and inventory priorities, in alignment with operational objectives.
• Assisting in inbound and outbound workload forecasting through historical and trend analysis to determine how labor should be utilized.
• Assisting in inventory management, and helping with stocking and shipping, as necessary.