Warehouse Operative

Cencora, Inc.; East Midlands, Basingstoke, Letchworth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical distribution company, Cencora, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Operative for its outbound team in East Midlands. The role involves various tasks including picking and packing orders. The job is full-time with a pay rate of £12.21 per hour, requiring high visual accuracy and good communication skills. Join us in our mission to improve lives!

Qualifications

• Ability to handle manual tasks including lifting and bending.
• Basic mathematics and reading comprehension necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assemble items from pick documentation accurately.
• Handle warehouse items to prevent damage and report issues.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the warehouse.

Skills

High visual accuracy

Good verbal communication skills

Basic written communication skills

Basic numeracy and literacy

Customer care orientation

Education

Previous experience in a warehouse environment (desirable)

Job description

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. Apply today!

Job Details

AtAlliance Healthcare, Part of Cencora, we are a leading pharmaceutical distribution company dedicated to enhancing the lives of people and animals worldwide. Our commitment to exceptional service and the highest operational standards drives us forward. Now, we’re looking for aWarehouse Operativeto join our outbound team in Hinckley.

Rate of Pay: £12.21 per hour (plus unsociable hours allowances)

Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday-Friday 17:00 - 01:00)

Type of contract: 12-month fixed-term

As a Warehouse Operative, you will be responsible for various roles within the warehouse environment. This includes picking and packing orders using our automated systems across different areas, including the medical bulk area, fridge area, and secure zones. Additionally, you may assist with transport-related tasks to ensure efficient processing of customer orders.

Key Accountabilities:

• Accurately assemble items from pick documentation, ensuring the correct quantity is picked.

• Handle items with care to avoid damage; report any damages to the line team leader.

• Report any picking errors or visible issues in the warehouse to the line team leader immediately.

• Ensure hospital and special check orders are assembled accurately and verified.

• Follow specific guidelines for picking medical bulk, fridge, and secure area orders, as covered in training.

• Respond to any errors or unusual quantities during the picking process promptly.

• Maintain awareness of health & safety procedures at all times.

• Keep the warehouse area clean, tidy, and free from rubbish.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

Essential:

• High visual accuracy

• Good verbal communication skills

• Basic written communication skills

• Basic numeracy and literacy

• Customer care orientation

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment is highly desirable.

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MANUAL HANDLING

It should be noted that manual handling tasks such as lifting and bending are “essential requirements” of this role.

Whilst Alliance Healthcare is committed to developing positive policies to promote equal opportunities in employment, we have a duty of care to ensure we do not instigate or worsen any conditions that would prevent the employee from carrying out manual handling duties.

On that basis, for this role we cannot make “reasonable adjustments” for any applicant who is unable to carry out such duties. If you are unsure as to whether this applies to your application, you must detail on your application form and discuss at interview any information you feel may be relevant.

Existing employees should keep their line manager informed of any changes that may affect their ability to carry out such duties.

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