Lead Material Handler - Distribution Center

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Lead Material Handler - Distribution Center

Location: Shepherdsville, KY, USA - 170 Clermont Road

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 2 PM-11:00 PM. Schedule subject to change based on the needs of the business. OT is mandatory if required.

There will be a $1.50/hr shift differential on top of base pay

$2000 signing bonus (externals only)

This position is fulltime/permanent- it comes with a great competitive base pay, a shift differential, a signing bonus, it is benefit eligible (health/dental), and offers 401K, generous PTO and other perks.

The Future of Health Starts with You.

Our Shepherdsville, KY location is looking for a dynamic and motivated Lead Material Handler to join our team. This is a fantastic chance to work for a company that has the rare mix of a fun yet high‑paced and professional work environment.

• Leading a large team of employees on the Warehouse floor, directing work and resources to achieve timely completion of work tasks
• Solving material issues in location, during pick and pack
• Managing inventory during batching, pick and pack process
• Ensuring accuracy and troubleshooting errors in pick/pack process
• Picking and packing medicine for shipment to hospitals, practices, and pharmacies
• Maintaining the highest level of productivity and accuracy
• Working in the Acumax system to ensure all packages ship on time
• Passion around working for a leading healthcare distribution company focused on distributing medical and surgical supplies and equipment to more than 50% of Americas hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and other healthcare facilities
• Flexibility when other tasks are assigned by supervisor
• Other tasks may be assigned by supervisor

• Typically requires 5+ years of related experience.

• 5 years of experience in a warehouse, distribution center or manufacturing is preferred. Internals must be in good standing in present position and have at least 6 months of service to qualify
• Work experience in a fast‑paced, distribution center or warehouse environment strongly preferred (exposure to picking/packing, scanning, or various other warehouse functions)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of material handling principles and practices
• MS Office experience at a basic level
• Basic math and English reading skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead diverse groups of individuals
• Actively participates in shift start meetings, lead meetings, department meetings and all other team meetings as required
• Good critical thinking skills with the ability to see the “big picture” and be proactive
• Enhanced organization and prioritization in a fast paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail

• Experience and/or certification with warehouse equipment such as Forklift, Cherry Picker and Reach Truck. Location is willing to train those with no experience; however the candidate selected must be able to maintain certifications once trained
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Team lead experience
• Acumax experience

• Must be comfortable working at heights
• Must be comfortable working in the freezer and other cold areas within the warehouse
• Ability to walk up to 10 miles throughout the course of a shift (steps vary per shift)
• Ability to lift 20-40 pounds repetitively throughout the course of a shift without assistance; ability to lift greater weights in a team lift (weight varies based on product)
• May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day.
• May sit or…