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Lead Material Handler - Distribution Center

McKesson Corporation
401(k)
United States, Kentucky, Shepherdsville
170 Clermont Road (Show on map)
Oct 07, 2025

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

Lead Material Handler - Distribution Center

Location: Shepherdsville, KY, USA - 170 Clermont Road

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 2:30PM-11:00PM. Schedule subject to change based on the needs of the business. OT is mandatory if required.

Compensation: $24/hr+ $1.50 shift differential

Fulltime/permanent- benefit eligible (health, dental), 401K, generous PTO and other perks

The Future of Health Starts with You.

Our Shepherdsville, KY location is looking for a dynamic and motivated Lead Material Handler to join our team. This is a fantastic chance to work for a company that has the rare mix of a fun yet high-paced and professional work environment.

The Lead Material Handler job will involve:

  • Leading a team of 120 employees on the Warehouse floor, directing work and resources to achieve timely completion of work tasks

  • Solving material issues in location, during pick and pack

  • Managing inventory during batching, pick and pack process

  • Ensuring accuracy and troubleshooting errors in pick/pack process

  • Picking and packing medicine for shipmentto hospitals, practices, and pharmacies

  • Maintaining the highest level of productivity and accuracy

  • Working in the Acumax system to ensure all packages ship on time

  • Passion around working for a leading healthcare distribution company focused on distributing medical and surgical supplies and equipment to more than 50% of Americas hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and other healthcare facilities

  • Flexibility when other tasks are assigned by supervisor

Minimum Requirements:

  • Typically requires 5+ years of related experience.

Additional Skills and Qualifications:

  • 5 years of experience in a warehouse, distribution center or manufacturing is preferred. Internals must be in good standing in present position and have at least 6 months of service to qualify

  • Work experience in a fast-paced, distribution center or warehouse environment strongly preferred (exposure to picking/packing, scanning, or various other warehouse functions)

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Experience and/or certification with warehouse equipment such as Forklift, Cherry Picker and Reach Truck

  • Strong knowledge of material handling principles and practices

  • MS Office experience at a basic level

  • SAP and Accumax experience would be considered a strong asset

  • Basic math and English reading skills and a high standard for attention to detail and accuracy

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead diverse groups of individuals

Physical Demands (some or all may apply):

  • Must be comfortable working at heights

  • Must be comfortable working in the freezer and other cold areas within the warehouse

  • Ability to walk up to 10 miles throughout the course of a shift (steps vary per shift)

  • Ability to lift 20-40 pounds repetitively throughout the course of a shift without assistance; ability to lift greater weights in a team lift (weight varies based on product)

  • May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day.

  • May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day.

  • May be necessary to work extended hours as needed.

  • Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required.

  • Visual acuity to see and read fine prints. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

  • Must be able to hear normal voice sound

Career Level - IC - Operations Support - O4

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$17.63 - $29.39

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

Join us at McKesson!

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