Dock Coordinator (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Schedule: Monday through Thursday 5:30am- 3:30pm

Anticipated hourly range: $18.70 per hour - $26.80 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 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: 02/09/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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 Dock Coordinator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and accurate management of inbound dock operations. This role oversees trailer unloading, receiving activities, and Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) training compliance while serving as a key point of coordination between transportation and warehouse teams. The Dock Coordinator ensures freight is processed accurately and on time while maintaining a safe, organized, and productive dock environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or dock operations required; coordination or lead experience preferred.
• PIT experience and knowledge of safety regulations strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and unload inbound trailers, ensuring proper handling, staging, and flow of product.
• Accurately receive inbound shipments into the system, verifying counts, documentation, and product condition.
• Manage and maintain PIT training records, certifications, and compliance for dock associates.
• Enforce dock safety standards, including proper equipment use and adherence to company and OSHA guidelines.
• Communicate with transportation providers and internal teams to address scheduling issues, delays, or discrepancies.
• Maintain dock organization, cleanliness, and equipment readiness to support daily operations.
• Identify and escalate freight, equipment, or safety issues and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with audits, safety inspections, and operational reporting as needed.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies knowledge and company policies to complete a variety of tasks
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgment in resolving issues
• May assist in recommendation of processes on new assignments
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works with limited supervision
• Work occasionally involves review of output by work lead or supervisor
• May provide general guidance or technical assistance to less experienced team members

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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