Warehouse Associate - Forklift Operator
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·Jun 17, 2026
- Salary
- $29k – $44k
- Location
- USA > MN > Shakopee > Innovation, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Entry
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!
Job Details
This role is in support of Cencora's distribution services in the US operating through our AmerisourceBergen business.
Shift Details: 5.30am to finish; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Pay Details: $19/hr, includes shift differential when applicable. $2000 SIGN ON BONUS
Responsibilities:
General areas of responsibility include a combination of one or more of the following duties; receiving, picking and staging customer orders, returns, shipping and inventory organization, management and control.
Verifies merchandise received against record of shipment, inspects and reports discrepancies and any obvious defects.
Stocks shelves, ensuring materials are in their designated areas.
Assembles customer orders from stock by pulling items from shelves and placing them in totes to be packed and shipped. Identifies quantities and customer specifications.
Enters orders, returns and related data in the computer system.
Inspects returned items and returns merchandise to proper shelf in the warehouse.
Accurately completes daily inventory counts and researches discrepancies.
Assists with inventory procedures as requested.
May perform controlled substance picking, stocking, replenishment and order fulfillment in a cage/vault or refrigerated environment.
Mandatory use of forklifts, reach trucks and/or other motorized equipment to move inventory.
May assist in training new associates.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience
Forklift Experience
Able to work in climate-controlled facility.
Ability to read and understand the English language
Able to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting distribution standards Motivated, hard-working and dependable; attendance and punctuality are very important.
Able to work the shift hours listed above, plus overtime. (Overtime in most Distribution Centers is mandatory to enable real-time delivery)
Able to perform repetitive and manual tasks on a consistent basis.
Nice to have:
Warehouse or Distribution experience preferred (1 year or less)
Able to work with RF scanning equipment
Physical Requirements:
Able to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively; products vary in weight and size
Comfortable walking up to 8 miles per shift (steps vary by role and shift)
Ability to stand for long periods of time
What Cencora offers
We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora
Full timeSalary Range*
*This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/New York/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/Illinois State-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [email protected]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned
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