Warehouse Porter

Cencora, Inc.; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale distributor in healthcare in the UK is looking for team members to support operational tasks in their transport department. Responsibilities include sorting work into route order and maintaining productivity standards. Applicants should have good communication skills and the ability to handle manual tasks, ensuring health and safety standards are met. Join us to make a difference in the health industry!

Qualifications

• Ability to work shifts on a rotational basis.
• Familiarity with branch operations and warehouse functions.
• Capability to perform manual handling tasks such as lifting and bending.

Responsibilities

• Sort work into route order within the transport department.
• Achieve agreed productivity levels in all tasks.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safety.

Skills

Good communication skills (written and verbal)

High visual accuracy

Basic numeracy and literacy

Job description

This role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europe operating through our Alliance Healthcare business.

• To be available to work within shifts on a rotational basis as required.
• Working within the transport department sorting work into route order with the use of pump trucks.
• 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.
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal.
• High visual accuracy.
• Basic numeracy and literacy.

Essential Requirements

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

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of typical warehouse layout and control.
• Health and safety requirements within a warehouse environment.

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!