Warehouse Operative

American Health Packaging; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a Warehouse Operative in the United Kingdom (Basingstoke) to support inbound, storage, picking, packing, and outbound activities. You will validate inventory transactions and ensure accurate stock movements, while maintaining organized storage locations and efficient workflows.

The role requires 2+ years in warehouse support, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to work with minimal guidance.

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.
• Knowledge in operating material handling equipment including reach trucks, picker machines, pallet jacks, and forklifts.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Ability to follow instructions

Basic mathematics

Reading product descriptions

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Tools

CSCP Certification

Job description

Job Details

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.

Warehouse Operative Overview of role responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements. Full time Affiliated Companies Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

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.

Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. We’re a purpose-driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health.