Warehouse Associate II, Pharmacy

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.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Associate II, Pharmacy, is responsible for supporting the safe, accurate, and efficient receipt, storage, inventory management, and distribution of pharmaceutical products, medical supplies, and medical devices within a pharmacy warehouse environment. This position plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting timely order fulfillment to help meet patient and customer needs. The Warehouse Associate II, Pharmacy follows established standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality standards, and safety requirements while working collaboratively with pharmacy, inventory, shipping, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against packing slips and purchase orders.
• Accurately stock inventory in designated warehouse locations following established procedures.
• Process outbound shipments, including placing shipping labels, packaging, and palletizing packages for pick up. 
• Safely operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and manual handling equipment (where certified).
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse work areas, storage locations, docks, and common areas.
• Handle medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare products in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Follow First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory practices and other inventory management procedures.
• Quarantine and report damaged, expired, recalled, or non-conforming products.
• Maintain compliance with FDA, state pharmacy board, and quality management requirements as applicable.
• Assist with product recalls when necessary.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience, preferred
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Comfort working with heights 20-30 ft regularly

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks
• Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
• Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works under moderate degree of supervision
• Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor
• Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor

Anticipated hourly range: $18.30 per hour - $26.20 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 myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 11/30/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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