Warehouse Operative - Picker

Alliance Healthcare; South Normanton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Induction and training programme

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Essential healthcare supply chain

Job summary

Cencora is recruiting a Warehouse Operative - Picker for the Central Service Centre in South Normanton. You will be responsible for safe loading/unloading, ensuring on-time despatch and compliance throughout the despatch process.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and ability to work under pressure within a healthcare distribution environment. 25 hours per week, Mon-Fri 17:00-23:00, on-site role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in despatch, logistics, or warehouse environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of load securing and trailer safety procedures beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload vehicles in line with procedures and schedules.
• Complete daily forklift checks and report defects.
• Ensure loads are properly positioned and secured.
• Follow loading schedules for timely despatch to Service Centres.
• Maintain records for KPIs, quality standards and traceability.
• Process inbound consignments and ensure correct handling of goods and documentation.
• Support management of third-party consignments and network workstreams.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, health and safety across the warehouse and yard.

Skills

Despatch operations

Fork Lift Truck experience

Load security

GDP knowledge

Health and safety

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Fork Lift Truck certification

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.

Job Details

Job Title: Warehouse Operative - Picker

Location: Central Service Centre, South Normanton

Work Pattern: Full Time

Hours: 25 hours

Days of work: Mon-Fri 1700-2300

Summary Of Role

We are looking for a dependable and safety-focused Despatch Loader to join our Service Delivery team in South Normanton. This role is responsible for the safe and accurate loading and unloading of vehicles, ensuring deliveries are dispatched on time and in line with operational standards. You will play an important role in supporting the healthcare supply chain by maintaining load accuracy, compliance, and service excellence throughout the despatch process.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload vehicles in line with operational procedures and schedules.
• Complete daily Fork Lift Truck checks and report any defects or issues.
• Ensure loads are correctly positioned and secured using appropriate equipment.
• Follow loading schedules to ensure accurate and timely despatch to Service Centres.
• Maintain accurate records to support KPIs, quality standards, and load traceability.
• Receive and process inbound consignments, ensuring goods and documentation are handled correctly.
• Support the management of third-party consignments and additional network workstreams.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, health and safety, and compliance across the warehouse and transport yard.

Skills And Knowledge

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Good understanding of warehouse, despatch, and transport operations.
• Ability to use initiative and work independently when required.
• Strong focus on compliance, quality, and health and safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and drivers.
• Flexible approach and willingness to support operational requirements.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a despatch, logistics, transport, or warehouse environment.
• Fork Lift Truck experience or relevant certification.
• Knowledge of load securing and trailer safety procedures.
• Experience handling inbound and outbound consignments.
• Understanding of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements.
• Experience maintaining operational records and documentation.
• Knowledge of transport and warehouse compliance standards.
• Experience working within a healthcare, pharmaceutical, or distribution environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive induction and training programme.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Career progression within a leading healthcare distribution organisation.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Employee wellbeing support programmes.
• Opportunity to work within an essential healthcare supply chain.
• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and professional development.

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required. Less than 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 warehouse operations processes, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, staging, and shipping. Knowledge in inventory control principles, stock movement tracking, and material traceability requirements. Knowledge in temperature-controlled handling and cold chain support requirements for sensitive products and materials. Knowledge in packaging materials, reusable shipping assets, and replenishment practices within warehouse operations. Knowledge in shipment documentation, operational recordkeeping, and transaction processing requirements. Knowledge in safe material handling practices and the use of warehouse equipment and tools. Ability to follow established warehouse procedures and standardized work instructions. Ability to maintain accurate records and update operational information in warehouse systems and logs. Ability to identify inventory, packaging, shipment, and material handling exceptions for further action. Ability to support timely and accurate order preparation and material movement activities. Ability to manage multiple routine tasks across warehouse workflows while maintaining accuracy. Ability to work with temperature-sensitive materials in line with defined handling requirements.

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.

Part 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.

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