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Inventory Associate

McKesson


Job Location:

Puyallup, WA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 20 - 33
Posted: 12 September 2026 (3 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 10 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 tomorrows health today we want to hear from you.

Inventory Associate

About the Role

McKesson is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Control Associate to support inventory accuracy returns processing product reclamation and warehouse operations within our distribution center. This role plays an important part in maintaining inventory integrity through cycle counting inventory audits discrepancy investigation and inventory control activities. The successful candidate will help ensure products are properly tracked stored returned and documented while supporting operational efficiency regulatory compliance and customer service excellence.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm overtime as required.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities)

  • Maintain inventory accuracy by performing cycle counts inventory audits physical inventories and inventory reconciliations.

  • Investigate inventory discrepancies conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.

  • Process customer returns vendor returns product reclamations and return-to-vendor (RTV) transactions in compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

  • Identify document and appropriately disposition damaged expired recalled or non-conforming products while maintaining accurate inventory records.

  • Utilize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory management tools to track inventory movements adjustments and inventory control activities.

  • Safely operate material handling equipment and support efficient warehouse organization product storage and inventory flow.

  • Follow safety quality and operational standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive inventory accuracy operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.

Basic Requirements

  • Typically requires 1 years of related experience

  • Experience performing inventory counts inventory reconciliation stock control or inventory tracking activities.

  • Ability to use basic computer applications and accurately enter and maintain inventory records.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution center environment.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.

Preferred Skills & Experience (Nice to Haves)

  • Experience in inventory control warehouse operations logistics or supply chain environments including inventory audits cycle counting returns processing and inventory management activities.

  • Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) ERP platforms and inventory management software such as SAP Acumax or similar systems.

  • Strong analytical organizational problem-solving and time-management skills with a focus on inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word and Outlook along with effective verbal and written communication skills.

  • Forklift certification (or ability to obtain certification) and a continuous improvement mindset committed to safety quality and operational excellence.

Physical Requirements

  • Distribution center or warehouse environment.

  • Frequent standing walking bending reaching and material handling throughout the shift.

  • Ability to lift carry push or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

  • Regular use of warehouse equipment and inventory management technology.

  • Flexibility to work overtime varying shifts weekends or holidays as business needs require

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 McKessons 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

$20.32 - $33.86

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McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability age genetic information or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKessons full Equal Employment Opportunity policies visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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 (United States) or (Canada) . Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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McKesson is the leading healthcare company for wholesale medical supplies & equipment, pharmaceutical distribution, and healthcare technology solutions. McKesson is the central nervous system of health care. At any given moment, in any given minute, we simultaneously execute thousands ... View more

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