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Job Description
Job Title: Warehouse Operative - Outbound
Hours: 25hrs per week
Shift times: 0700-1200 or 0800-1300
Hourly Rate: £11.90 per hour
Job Purpose:
The Warehouse Operative is responsible for carrying out any role required of them within the warehouse environment. This can range from picking and packing of orders within the automated system, the medical bulk area, the fridge area and secure areas, whilst if required, carrying out roles within the transport environment. They are responsible for the overall processing of the customer orders efficiently and at the agreed company rate. Ideally candidates applying should have experience in stock control/stock counting/inventory and warehouse experience.
Key Accountabilities
Operating Standards
- Where required must accurately assemble items from the pick documentation and ensure that the quantity picked is accurate.
- Special care must be taken to avoid damage and the appropriate bin/packaging used - all damages must be reported to the line team leader.
- Any pick face errors must be reported to the line team leaders immediately.
- Any visible errors within the warehouse environment must be reported to line team leaders immediately
- If there is a problem with a particular line / area the line team leader must be informed
- Hospital orders are assembled in the same way but must be given to the hospital checker to ensure accuracy
- Special check orders are assembled in the same way but must be given to the special checker to ensure accuracy
- Medical Bulk orders, Fridge orders & Secure area orders must be picked in the same way however each have specific criteria that will be covered through training
- Any errors must be responded to immediately.
- All unusual quantities in picking process must be brought to the attention of the line team leader
- Any suspected / actual issues relating to an order itself must be reported to the line team leader
- Any issues relating to transport activities must be reported to the line team leader
- Awareness of Health & Safety procedures at all times.
- The warehouse area must be kept clean and tidy and free from rubbish at all times.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
Essential
High Visual Accuracy
Good verbal communication skills
Basic written communication skills
Basic numeracy and literacy
Customer care
Desirable
Any previous experience of working in a inventory department, stock counting and 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.
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.
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
