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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!\nJob Details\nOutbound vacancy - Warehouse Operative Weekends\nHours per week: 15 hours\nDays of work: Saturday and Sunday\nShift Times: 0600-1300 (SAT) & 0830-1630 (SUN)\nGrade 2 £12.96\nLet’s talk a little bit about what you can expect!\nWe currently have opportunities to join our fast-paced pharmaceutical supply chain and be a key player in serving millions of patients across the UK and shaping our company culture. We’re seeking flexible Warehouse Team Members to join us at our Service Centre, who thrive in an exciting environment where the work we do is critical in ensuring the integrity of the medical supply chain. If you’re passionate about creating healthier futures, making a meaningful impact in your daily role and want to work with a forward-thinking team, then apply now and let’s take the next step together!\nTop 5 benefits working with us:\nCompetitive Pension scheme where the company matches your contribution and can include death in service benefit.\nCareer training, development, and various internal progression opportunities, such as forklift truck licence, forum representatives, and working in other departments.\nEmployee Assistance programme with free legal and financial advice as well as mental health counselling and access to trained Mental Health First Aiders at work.\nAccess to Cycle to work scheme and Perks at Work, with discounts at various retailers such as Currys, Samsung, HelloFresh and more.\nCharity days for events such as Children in Need and fun activities all year-round\nAll sounding good so far? Fantastic! Here’s an idea of what you’ll be doing on a daily basis:\nReplenishment of Automat System\nPicking and packing orders on the manual picking belt, bulk, fridge and secure areas\nCarrying out roles within transport and routing completed orders to their destination\nHere’s the kind of person that would fit us best:\nFlexible and adaptable approach to work\nAbility to work under pressure\nAbility to communicate well with others\nGood visual accuracy, numeracy and communication skills\nCommitted to working in a hazard-free, world class health and safety environment\nDue to the nature of the role, you will need to be capable of standing and walking for long periods of time as well as carrying out manual handling activities in line with our Health and Safety standards. 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.\nOn 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.\n.\nHigh 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.\nCertified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent certification preferred.\nKnowledge in warehouse operations processes, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, staging, and shipping.\nKnowledge in inventory control principles, stock movement tracking, and material traceability requirements.\nKnowledge in temperature-controlled handling and cold chain support requirements for sensitive products and materials.\nKnowledge in packaging materials, reusable shipping assets, and replenishment practices within warehouse operations.\nKnowledge in shipment documentation, operational recordkeeping, and transaction processing requirements.\nKnowledge in safe material handling practices and the use of warehouse equipment and tools.\nAbility to follow established warehouse procedures and standardized work instructions.\nAbility to maintain accurate records and update operational information in warehouse systems and logs.\nAbility to identify inventory, packaging, shipment, and material handling exceptions for further action.\nAbility to support timely and accurate order preparation and material movement activities.\nAbility to manage multiple routine tasks across warehouse workflows while maintaining accuracy.\nAbility to work with temperature-sensitive materials in line with defined handling requirements.\nWhat Cencora offers\nBenefit 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.\nPart timeAffiliated Companies\nAffiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services LimitedEqual Employment Opportunity\nCencora 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.\nThe 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.\nCencora 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 . We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. 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