Cardinal Health

Transportation Clerk

GA-Buford Full time

Anticipated hourly range: $18.70 per hour - $29.48 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: 05/02/2026 *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.

Shift Details

  • Monday – Friday

  • 10 AM start

  • Mandatory overtime, based on business needs

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of experience in a related role strongly preferred.

  • High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to be detail oriented, quality focused and self-motivated.

  • Ability to assist as a resource to other team members and is flexible to support daily operational needs.

  • Analyze data and determining the most appropriate solution to problems.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, SAP, and AIMS Warehouse Management Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and update customer information, customized customer delivery groups and departments within SAP.

  • Monitor, process, and track the status of all incoming and outgoing emails and tasks through the outbound group mailbox, providing updates as needed.

  • Prepare and distribute daily pack lists to various customer accounts

  • Communicate with commercial carriers to schedule pick up of shipments.

  • Process rush orders and coordinate pick-ups with courier service, confirm status of shipments with customers and carriers.

  • Communicates with supervisor and other internal departments on inventory accuracy and quality metrics related to specific products or customers. Communicates with outside vendors to secure supplies for operational needs. Log customer reported errors in the Quality tracker.

  • Resolves discrepancies and operational errors as necessary to fulfill customer commitments on time and within budget. Communicates with Supervisor, Manager, and other stakeholders to identify root cause and develop solutions to reduce future errors.

  • Develops and simulates routes for pick planning. Additionally prints room tasks which include manifesting routes, organizing shipping documents, and communicating with the transportation team.

  • Coordinates with Baxter and Penske on daily shipments, as well as off-schedule pick planning, such as holiday shipments.

  • Proactively identifies opportunities to improve inventory control and operational processes and mitigate risks. Provides timely and effective input into operational excellence initiatives through Supervisor and Manager.

  • Perform all job duties in accordance with OSHA standards and adhere to all policies, rules, regulations, and procedures set by the organization.

What Transportation 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.


Job Summary

  • The Senior Coordinator Transportation works in outbound warehouse operations and is responsible for the management of all orders via the order warehouse management system, email and telephone. This job prioritizes orders based on customer demands and collaborates with the dispatch team to determine optimal transport methods (private fleet, courier, etc.). The Senior Coordinator Transportation clusters orders and strategically issues them to the warehouse for picking/ packing in an effort to effectively manage capacity. This role collaborates cross functionally with sales representatives and marketing to meet the needs of the customer and maintain customer satisfaction and quality standards.


What is expected of you and others at this level

  • Effectively applies knowledge of job and company policies and procedures to complete a variety of assignments

  • In-depth knowledge in technical or specialty area

  • Applies advanced skills to resolve complex problems independently

  • May modify process to resolve situations

  • Works independently within established procedures; may receive general guidance on new assignments

  • 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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