Warehouse Operative

Cencora, Inc.; Leeds; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Cencora, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join their team in Leeds. This role involves various responsibilities including picking and packing orders, handling medical bulk, and supporting transport activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Join us to make a difference in health and improve lives.

Qualifications

• Essential skills include high visual accuracy, strong numeracy and literacy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Attention to detail and customer care skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assemble items based on pick documentation and verify quantities.
• Prepare drop sheets for drivers and complete re-invoicing.
• Maintain health and safety awareness and keep the warehouse clean.

Skills

High visual accuracy

Good verbal communication skills

Good written communication skills

Strong numeracy skills

Strong literacy skills

Ability to work independently

Excellent attention to detail

Customer care skills

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

Job Title: Warehouse Operative role incorporating Admin/Print Room Operative

Location: LS11 0LR

Rate Of Pay:£12.21 per hour

Shift hours/days: Monday to Friday 02:30-10:00 and Saturday 03:00-08:30 = 40.5 hours per week

The Warehouse Operative and Print Room Operative role is responsible for carrying out various tasks within the warehouse environment, including working in the print room, picking and packing orders within the automated system, handling medical bulk, fridge, and secure areas, and supporting transport activities as needed.

The key responsibilities of the Print Room Operative include:

• Preparing drop sheets for drivers according to schedule
• Completing re-invoicing for missing or returned orders within designated timeframes
• Adhering to branch schedules consistently
• Monitoring print quality daily
• Maintaining and cleaning equipment regularly
• Reporting equipment failures to Transport Team Leaders or Driver Managers
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area
• Ensuring replenishment paper is available during shifts and for the next shift
• Sending information flyers and paperwork with invoices regularly
• Completing monitors and reports by the end of each shift
• Reporting invoicing failures or issues that could delay vehicle departure immediately
• Completing ancillary printing jobs within operational deadlines
• Following all housekeeping procedures
• Complying with health and safety requirements
• Performing any other reasonable requests from management

The key responsibilities of the Warehouse Operative include:

• Accurately assembling items based on pick documentation and verifying quantities
• Handling items carefully to avoid damage and reporting damages promptly
• Reporting pick face errors and other warehouse issues immediately
• Informing line leaders of problems with lines or areas
• Ensuring hospital, special check, and secure area orders are assembled correctly and checked
• Responding immediately to errors or issues during picking and transport
• Maintaining health and safety awareness at all times
• Keeping the warehouse clean and free from rubbish

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

Essential

• High visual accuracy
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent attention to detail
• Customer care skills

Desirable

• Previous warehouse experience involving administration is highly desirable

Manual Handling:

Manual handling tasks such as lifting and bending are essential requirements of this role. Reasonable adjustments cannot be made for applicants unable to perform manual handling duties. Please discuss any relevant conditions during the application or interview process.

#alliancehealthcare

Alliance Healthcare, part of Cencora, is a leading UK pharmaceutical wholesaler, supplying medical and healthcare products to over 17,000 pharmacies, hospitals, and doctors. Founded in 1938 as UniChem, we have extensive experience in this sector.

Our vision is to foster a diverse and inclusive culture that values all team members, encouraging collaboration and innovation to help people across the UK lead healthier, happier lives.

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What Cencora Offers

Benefits vary by country and are aligned with local practices. Eligibility and effective dates may differ, especially for team members under collective bargaining agreements.

Affiliated Companies

Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or membership in protected classes. We ensure non-discriminatory policies across recruitment, training, compensation, and promotion processes. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the employment process. To request accommodations, contact us at 888.692.2272 or [e-mail]. Messages unrelated to accommodation requests will not be responded to.