McKesson is seeking a dynamic and eng aging individual in the "Material Handler Lead" role in our distribution center (DC) located in the Lehigh Valley (LHV) region of Pennsylvania.

The LHV DC is the largest DC in the McKesson Medical-Surgical network, boosting a footprint of 508,000 sq. ft. with future capacity to expand to 600,000 sq. ft. Our warehouse team will consist of 250+ team members to support the business.

If you are passionate about inspiring, motivating and assisting our team members, this opportunity could further enhance our journey and we want to hear from you. Day to day you will be helping our team improve on the overall process of the building and the individual team member. From day one, you will be able to create a positive culture for the entire DC, that reinforces our McKesson values.

Our new DC will deliver top-notch service to our customers while also achieving performance standards and metrics as our daily goal. Features within the DC will be automated induction, workflow management, pick to light, and automated storage retrieval systems that will facilitate meeting those goals. You will have the tools, resources, and support of our staff. Initial travel may be required for training several weeks before go live in order to prepare you to support our associates with the knowledge they need to be successful.

The Lehigh Valley area consists of a metroplex of 3 cities (Bethlehem, Allentown, and Easton). This metroplex is located 1 hour north of Philadelphia and 1.5 hours to both the New Jersey shore and New York City. The area has a balanced and diversified economy across unique settings, from rural to urban environments and everything in between. The following website shares many of the benefits of living and working in this region. https://visitpa.com/regions/lehigh-valley. The LHV DC is located in Bethlehem, PA.

If we piqued your interest in learning more about the LHV DC and becoming a part of our team, please continue to apply online. We look forward to hearing from you.

Schedule: Monday Through Friday 6:00 AM - until completion.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct team meetings, training sessions, and other events to communicate clear goals to your team.

• Aid in supervising the day to day operations of the department ensuring that customer expectations and performance metrics are met or exceeded.

• Train employees in all outbound functions according to Company procedures.

• Monitor work for outbound operations and achieve all objectives while striving to proactively communicating improvement goals.

• Ability to use and train on RF equipment.

• Experienced with excel and J.D. Edwards systems while also using a web-based reporting system.

• Crosstrain in all outbound processes

• Ability to operate Power Industrial Equipment (i.e., Order Pick, Stand-up Forklift, Reach Truck, Walkie Rider.)

• Supports other activities and projects as assigned by management.

• Keep warehouse area clean, neat and organized

Required Skills

• Good communication skills with the ability to speak with individuals to clearly explain each process effectively

• Passion and commitment to the success of our team and individuals

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• High degree of flexibility needed, in order to meet challenges of working in a high intensity environment with constantly changing priorities

• Must be capable of working independently and self-directed with minimal oversight from management

• Good critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Must be able to operate the Power Industrial Equipment as needed and maintain appropriate certification. (I.e., Order Pick, Stand-up Forklift, Reach Truck, Walkie Rider.)

Education

• HS Diploma is minimally required

• Bilingual a Plus

Minimum Requirements

• Typically requires 5+ years of related experience.

Physical Requirements

• General Office Demands

• Position includes standing, sitting, walking in a warehouse environment

• Must be able to carry and operate a laptop at times

• Must be willing to work various hours in a 24/7 warehouse

Career Level – IC – Operations Support – O4

At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$17.87 - $29.79

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.Qualified applicants will not be disqualified from consideration for employment based upon criminal history.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

Current employees must apply through the internal career site.

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