Warehouse Operative

AmerisourceBergen; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company in Basingstoke is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join their team. This full-time position involves unloading and sorting deliveries, working mainly night shifts. Ideal candidates will have a flexible approach and the ability to thrive in a busy environment. Join us to contribute to a vital role in the healthcare supply chain and enjoy competitive pay with additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Pension scheme with company match

Career training and internal progression opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Charity days for events

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a busy warehouse environment is highly desirable.
• Committed to working in a hazard-free, world-class health and safety environment.

Responsibilities

• Unload CDC/RDC Trunker correctly and safely.
• Reload CDC/RDC Trunker correctly and safely.
• Safely transfer load to despatch bay.
• Sort and distribute orders correctly.

Skills

Flexible and adaptable approach to work

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to communicate well with others

Good visual accuracy

Good numeracy skills

Job description

Overview

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 delivering 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. Apply today!

Job Title: Warehouse Operative

Location: Basingstoke CDC, RG24 8PD

Hours per week: 37.5 (full time)
Days/Times of work: Sunday through Saturday 10pm - 6am

Salary: £12.21 per hour (plus Night Shift Allowance), and in addition to benefits below.

This role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europe operating through our Alliance Healthcare business.

About the company

Alliance Healthcare (Cencora) is a leading distributor and wholesaler of pharmaceutical, medical, and healthcare products, serving over 17,000 pharmacies, hospitals, and dispensing doctors throughout the United Kingdom. We play a significant role in the medical supply chain and everything we do has a direct impact on the end user, the patient. As part of Cencora, we are ideally placed to help you grow and develop your career. Our diversity and inclusion vision is to create a culture where we value the differences that a diverse workplace brings, powering greater collaboration and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Unloading CDC/RDC Trunker correctly and safely.
• Reloading CDC/RDC Trunker correctly and safely.
• Safe transfer of load to despatch bay.
• Correctly sorting and distribution of orders.
• Correct distribution/storage of trays/bins.
• Adherence to checking off procedures.
• Maintain standards in accordance with Health & Safety policy.
• Damages awareness and procedures.
• Understanding productivity.
• Importance of security.
• Maintaining a good standard of housekeeping.

Requirements

• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Good visual accuracy, numeracy and communication skills
• Committed to working in a hazard-free, world-class health and safety environment.
• Experience of working within a busy warehouse environment is highly desirable.

Due to the nature of the role, you will need to be capable of standing and walking for long periods of time as well as carrying out manual handling activities in line with our Health and Safety standards. We cannot make “reasonable adjustments” for any applicant who is unable to carry out such duties. If you are unsure, please detail on your application form and discuss at interview any information you feel may be relevant.

Top benefits of working with us

• Competitive Pension scheme where the company matches your contribution and can include death in service benefit
• Career training, development and internal progression opportunities, such as forklift truck licence, forum representatives, and working in other departments
• Employee Assistance programme with free legal and financial advice as well as mental health counselling and access to trained Mental Health First Aiders at work
• Charity days for events such as Children in Need and year-round activities

We do receive a lot of applications for our warehouse roles, so we may close this advert early should we receive sufficient applications.

The Alliance Healthcare brand is part of Cencora. This listing is for an opportunity to join Alliance Healthcare as part of the Cencora family.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.