Location: South Normanton DE55 2DT

Rate: £11.90 per hour

Shift: Monday to Friday 19:00-00:00

Hours: 25 hours per week

Job Purpose:

The Warehouse Operative is responsible for carrying out any role required of them within the warehouse environment. This can range from the assembly of orders within the Manual Line, Medical Bulk Area, Counter Bulk Area and Despatch. They are responsible for the processing of customer orders efficiently, productively and accurately.

Key Accountabilities:

• Where required operatives must accurately assemble items from Symbol Scanner Equipment, Pick Documentation and Despatch Bins / ABA labels to ensure that the quantity in each order is picked or bagged accurately.
• Special care must be taken to avoid damage and the appropriate bin/packaging used with all damages reported to the Team Leader.
• Any pick face errors must be reported to the Team Leaders immediately.
• Any visible errors within the warehouse environment must be reported to the Team Leaders immediately.
• If there is a problem with the Knapp Line or Despatch Ramps the Team Leader must be informed.
• Express orders are assembled in the same way but must be given to the Team Leader to ensure accuracy.
• Special Check and Off Line Bulk orders are assembled in the same way but must be given to the Team Leader to ensure accuracy.
• Any errors must be raised immediately with a Team Leader.
• All unusual quantities in the picking process must be brought to the attention of the Team Leader.
• Any suspected or actual issues relating to an order itself must be reported to the Team Leader.
• High standards of housekeeping should be maintained through the shift that relates to pick face on gravity feeds, Errex Racking, Bulk Aisles, despatch and in general warehouse areas of operation.
• To work with, communicate effectively and co-operate with colleagues to ensure operations run productively and effectively to achieve optimum service and results.
• To comply with all company Health and Safety requirements.
• To ensure all equipment is cared for during the entire shift and returned accordingly.
• To carry out any reasonable requests as determined by Branch Management.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

Skills / Knowledge:

• Capacity to use initiative and work under pressure to ensure customer orders are assembled productively and accurately in areas assigned.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and an ability to raise issues quickly.
• Good Numeracy and Literacy skills.
• Excellent own time management with key focus on high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness.
• An understanding of the impact to the Service Delivery Department regarding Customer Care
• To be flexible and carry out any reasonable requests as determined by SC Management.
• Be self motivated, responsible with a commitment to Compliance and Health & Safety.
• Previous experience of working in a warehouse environment would be highly desirable.

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.

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As Part of Cencora, Alliance Healthcare is a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler distributor in the UK.  Supplying medical and healthcare products, serving over 17,000 pharmacies, hospitals and dispensing doctors throughout the UK. Founded as UniChem in 1938, we have a vast amount of history and experience in this sector.

At Alliance Healthcare UK, our vision is to create a diverse and inclusive culture where we value all team members, enabling greater collaboration and innovation and inspiring us to help people across the UK lead healthier and happier lives.

Find out more information about us at: https://www.alliance-healthcare.co.uk/

What Cencora offers

All team members globally are provided with basic life insurance, personal accident insurance, business travel accident insurance, and EAP resources at no cost. Additional country-specific benefits such as healthcare, sick leave, death and disability, retirement, as well as perks and allowances may be provided. Details of programs vary by location.

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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 hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned