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Inventory Control Associate at MCKESSON

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Job Description

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.

Highlights:

  • This a full time role - Overtime eligible

  • This job is Monday - Friday 7/8 - 3:30/4;30 - NO WEEKENDS

  • Fulltime Benefits

  • 5% yearly Bonus

  • Two step interview process

Job Requirements/Responsibilities:

  • Perform inventory management functions when necessary, such as order filling, receiving, cutting cases, product put-away, process store credit returns, expired/damaged product returns, reconciliation processing, cycle count process, processing shipping and returns to the Distribution Center, product additions and subtractions.

  • Process inventory workflow of facility in accordance with daily goals and functions

  • Adherence and compliance to policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Safety guidelines of facility

  • Communicate with peers and supervisors about operational concerns, assist in resolving these concerns and issues as they arise. Execute planned work assignments as assigned and needed

  • Comfortable using a computer. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite preferred.

  • Adhere to and promote the company's I2CARE/ILEAD Principles

  • Ability to work independently and in small teams

  • Any other assigned tasks

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Self-starter

  • Ability to execute physical tasks, lifting up to 30lb cases of product during the first 2-3 hours of the shift

  • Central Fill production and/or previous receiving or inventory warehouse experience preferred

  • Must be computer proficient

  • Knowledge/familiarity with production and inventory functions and/or background preferred

  • Must meet company established attendance requirements and guidelines.

Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.)

  • Standing and walking frequently throughout shift

  • Ability to perform lifting (weights based on product)-Pallet jacks, bending, reaching

  • Must be able to work mandatory overtime

(This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals. Hours and responsibilities are subject to change based on the business need)

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, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$16.59 - $27.65

McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson's (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:

McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.


McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.

McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: .

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 McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation please contact us by sending an email to .

Join us at McKesson!

Typical entry-level pay: $37k for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks nationally

National salary averages
Expected entry-level
$37k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$33k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $60k

Mid-level roles pay ~17% more—room to grow.

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
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Constrained
Mobility
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Durability
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Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

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Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-8%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
69,300 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024