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Job Description

Job Title: Warehouse Operative role to incorporate Despatch Print Room 

Location: LS11 0LR 

Rate Of Pay: £11.90 per hour

Shift hours/days: Monday to Friday 0230-1000 and Saturday 0300-0830 = 40.5 hours per week

The Warehouse Operative and print room operative role is responsible for carrying out any role required of them within the warehouse environment. This can range from working in the print room and 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.

The key accountabilities of the print room operative role is:

• All drop sheets to be ready for the driver to agreed schedule.
• All re-invoicing of PERN’d or missing orders to be completed within timeframe
• All branch schedules to be adhered to on a consistent basis
• The quality of print to be monitored on a daily basis
• Equipment used must be maintained and cleaned on a regular basis
• All equipment failures must be reported to Transport Team Leaders or a Driver Team Manager.
• The appearance of the work area(s) must be maintained to a high standard at all times
• Sufficient replenishment paper must be available for us during the working shifts and for the start of the next shift.
• When required all information fliers and relevant paperwork to be sent with invoices on a regular basis.
• All monitors and reports completed by the end of the shift.
• All failure of invoicing / PERN’s/ drop sheets or other functions that would impeded vehicle departure must be reported immediately.
• All ancillary printing jobs to be completed within the operational windows for the job as per daily deadlines.
• To adhere to all company housekeeping procedures.
• To comply with all company Health and Safety requirements.
• To carry out any reasonable requests as determined by Branch Management.

The key accountabilities of the warehouse operative role is:

• 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
• Good written communication skills
• Good Numeracy and Literacy
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Customer care

Desirable

• Any previous experience of working in a warehouse environment which incorporates administration 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.

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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.

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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

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 [email protected]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

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