Warehouse Operative

Cencora, Inc.; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate to perform inbound, storage, picking, packing, staging, and outbound activities in a fast-paced distribution environment.

You will validate inventory transactions, organize storage locations, and support packaging and shipment operations to ensure accuracy and timely deliveries. The role requires 2+ years in warehouse-related operations and a High School diploma or equivalent, with CSCP preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field required.
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent certification preferred.
• Knowledge in reading and interpreting product descriptions, names, and shelf labels.
• Knowledge in basic mathematics.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to organize work with attention to detail.
• Knowledge in distribution center workflow.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance.
• Ability to apply judgment when following detailed instructions.
• Knowledge in basic computer operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to solve routine operational problems.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment, including reach trucks, picker machines, pallet jacks, and forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Inbound, storage, picking, packing, staging, and outbound activities per requirements.
• Validates inventory transactions, stock counts, and movements to sustain traceability and accuracy.
• Organizes storage locations, stock rotation, and replenishment for flow efficiency.
• Handles packaging prep, labeling, and shipment support to meet transport requirements.
• Resolves routine operational exceptions involving stock discrepancies, shortages, and order issues.
• Operates warehouse systems, scanning tools, and approved equipment safely.

Skills

Reading labels

Product descriptions

Basic mathematics

Cooperative relationships

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Basic computer operations

Minimal guidance

Judgment under instructions

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CSCP preferred

Tools

Warehouse systems

Scanning tools

Pallet jacks & forklifts

Job description

Performs inbound, storage, picking, packing, staging, and outbound activities in accordance with operating requirements. Validates inventory transactions, stock counts, and material movements to sustain traceability and inventory accuracy. Organizes storage locations, stock rotation, and replenishment activities to improve accessibility and flow efficiency. Handles packaging preparation, conditioned materials, labeling, and shipment support tasks to meet transport requirements. Resolves routine operational exceptions involving stock discrepancies, shortages, and order issues through timely follow-up. Operates warehouse systems, scanning tools, and approved equipment to support safe and controlled execution.

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field required.
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent certification preferred.
• Knowledge in reading and interpreting product descriptions, names, and shelf labels.
• Knowledge in basic mathematics.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to organize work with attention to detail.
• Knowledge in distribution center workflow.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance.
• Ability to apply judgment when following detailed instructions.
• Knowledge in basic computer operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to solve routine operational problems.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment, including reach trucks, picker machines, pallet jacks, and forklifts. Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.