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Cardinal Health Lead Material Handler, 1st Shift in La Vergne, Tennessee
Lead Material Handler
What Material Handling contributes to Cardinal Health
Uses a variety of equipment such as forklifts, conveyors, cranes, handcarts, and power trucks to move materials, parts, assemblies and finished products or goods within a plant, office or warehouse. May maintain records.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 2:00pm (overtime per business needs, weekends)
Responsibilities
Picking, packing, inbound function, wrapping pallets, SPA proficient user, perform warehouse duties as needed
Operate machinery such as forklifts, reach truck, swing reach truck, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks
Using an RF scanner
Support the supervisor in leading the team’s efforts in adhering to all government (OSHA, DEA, SBOP, FDA) regulations as well as safety, security and cleanliness of the warehouse
Ensures that Cardinal Health’s principles, policies and procedures are consistently practiced
Handles general employee inquiries and solves problems
Maintains positive employee relations; promotes team environment and facilitates process improvement
Work closely with other leads and supervisors within the facility to promote teamwork
Plan daily workload and assignments
Lead safety and quality discussions while maintaining productivity
Ability to work at other CAH buildings as needed
Qualifications
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and follow up skills required
4+ years experience preferred
Proficient in Microsoft office
Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
Strong leadership skills are essential
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
Pay rate: $26.90 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: 3/5/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
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.
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