Warehouse Operative

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

Job summary

A healthcare logistics company is seeking a Warehouse Operative in Northampton. The role involves working on a rotating shift pattern, executing tasks according to strict procedures, and meeting productivity targets. Candidates should possess good communication skills, high visual accuracy, and basic numeracy. Manual handling tasks are essential for this position. The company offers benefits aligned with local market practices, promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Benefits aligned with local market practice

Qualifications

• Good communication skills essential for teamwork and task execution.
• Ability to maintain accuracy in visual tasks and perform basic numeracy.
• Must be familiar with manual handling tasks including lifting and bending.

Responsibilities

• Work on a rotational shift basis as needed.
• Execute assigned tasks following prescribed procedures.
• Achieve expected productivity levels for tasks.

Skills

Good communication skills – both written and verbal

High visual accuracy

Basic Numeracy and Literacy

Tools

Forklift truck experience / Willing to be trained to use Forklift truck

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 Description

Job Title: Warehouse Operative

Department: Alcura

Location: Northampton

Reports To: Warehouse Team Leaders

Grade: 7

Shift pattern: Rotating 8:00 - 16:30 and 10:30 - 19:00 Monday to Friday

Salary: £12.40/hr

All staff are expected to understand the principles of Good Distribution Practice of Medicinal Products for Human Use (2013/C 68/01) which is reflected in our SOP – REF Chapter 1 AHDL GDP 1.1. It will be a requirement for all staff to be trained in this SOP and have an annual refresher. All other GDP training will be job specific and as per your personal training matrix.

Job Purpose

To be multifunctional within the warehouse/despatch environment.

Key Accountabilities

• To be available to work within shifts on a rotational basis as required.
• To carry out all assigned tasks and duties in strict accordance with issued procedures.
• To achieve agreed productivity levels in all tasks.
• To be familiar with the branch operation and fully understand each function and the importance of its purpose.
• To maintain a high standard of housekeeping throughout all areas.
• To meet all health and safety requirements.
• To carry out any reasonable requests as determined by Branch Management.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

Essential

• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• High visual accuracy
• Basic Numeracy and Literacy

Desirable

• Knowledge of typical warehouse layout and control
• Health and Safety requirements within a warehouse environment
• Forklift truck experience / Willing to be trained to use Forklift truck

Manual Handling

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

While Alcura 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: 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 accommodation requests will not be returned.