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.

 

Responsibilities

• Follows standard operating procedures and audit warehouse operations to facilitate successful operational activities within the warehouse.
• Ensure that safety, productivity and quality standards are met
• Coordinate housekeeping, inventory control, and complying with all QRA and safety requirements
• Directly supporting employees in the distribution center in all functions
• Perform warehouse responsibilities for a medical distribution center 
• Operate multiple material handling equipment (Forklift, Cherry Picker, Reach, Walkie Rider) 
• Process orders including accurately picking, checking, sorting, consolidating freight, wrapping pallets, packing, loading, and shipment confirmation of customer.
• Demonstrate multi-function expertise and leadership skills to assign work, monitor area performance and suggest process improvement
• Accurately and efficiently performs several operational tasks, including trouble shooting and research
• Perform several or specialized warehouse operations functions within the operating guidelines of the facility
• Directly supporting employees in the warehouse across all functions, including: Order processing (accurately picking, checking, sorting, cycle counting, consolidating freight, wrapping pallets, packing, and loading products)
• Provide recommendations using labor planning moves with other leads and supervisors

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 4+ years work experience preferred;
• Prior distribution center experience preferred.
• Independent self-starter with a drive to succeed and a strong emphasis on results with ability to motivate others and significantly contribute in a team environment to accomplish goals.  
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and follow up skills in addition to analytical skills and problem solving skills strongly preferred.
• Computer experience using Microsoft Office preferred (Excel, Access, and Word).  
• Ability to work in a position that requires prolonged standing, frequent bending, stooping, and reaching with ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

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 a 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 issues
• Makes recommendations for new or revised processes and has a role on the implementation
• Adheres to all safety requirements and 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

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.