Warehouse Lead, 1st Shift
Job in
Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, 60087, USA
Listed on 2026-07-30
Listing for:
Cardinal Health
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-30
Job specializations:
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Warehouse
Warehouse Manager, Distribution/ General Warehouse, Occupational Health & Safety
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Shift Details
Rotating schedule, 1st shift
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, and 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
shift end time may vary based on business needs
Mandatory overtime
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 time frames and ensure customer satisfaction.
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
Assist with training new employees on company and departmental procedures as appropriate
Work closely with leadership team to ensure safety, productivity, and quality standards are met
Coordinating housekeeping, inventory control, and complying with all QRA and safety requirements and regulations
With supervisors, plan and coordinate daily workflow and assignments in alignment with warehouse priorities
Leading team meetings, including safety and quality discussions
Solving minor issues and general employee inquiries
Working in production as needed
Qualifications
4+ years of related warehouse experience preferred
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and follow up skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel knowledge) preferred
Willingness and ability to operate warehouse equipment (PIT preferred)
High School Diploma or GED preferred
Previous experience leading a team and sharing feedback with employees preferred
Prior knowledge working with WMS system
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 per hour - $35.80 per hour
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 myFlex Pay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term…
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