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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\nNight Shift Transport Porter - Part Time\nJob Title: Night Shift Transport Porter\nLocation: Preston\nWork Pattern: Sunday -Thursday 2200pm-0200am & 0200am-0600am\nHours: 20 hrs\nVacancy: x 4\nSummary of Role\nAlliance Healthcare, part of Cencora, is seeking a dependable and hardworking Transport Porter to join our Preston Distribution Centre. Supporting our wholesale distribution services across Europe, you will play a vital role in ensuring customer orders are accurately sorted, routed, and loaded for delivery.\nWorking as part of a busy transport operation, you will help maintain service levels by ensuring products are handled safely, efficiently, and in line with company procedures.\nResponsibilities\nAccurately check orders and totes against route documentation and drop sheets.\nIdentify, record, and report any missing orders or totes to the Line Manager.\nAllocate orders and totes to the correct pallet or route cage.\nPrioritise orders according to vehicle departure schedules.\nLoad vehicles safely and accurately in line with operational instructions.\nEnsure all bins, boxes, bags, pallets, and cages are handled and stored safely.\nFollow load security procedures to ensure goods remain secure during transit.\nSort and organise empty totes in designated locations.\nSafely transfer orders to loading bays in preparation for dispatch.\nCarry out re-picks of missing orders when required.\nAdhere to all Health & Safety policies, procedures, and site standards.\nSupport with additional warehouse and transport tasks as directed by management.\n.\nSkills and Knowledge\nExcellent attention to detail and accuracy.\nAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced distribution environment.\nStrong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.\nGood communication skills and a team-focused approach.\nAbility to follow processes and instructions consistently.\nReliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards.\nDesirable\nPrevious experience within a warehouse, logistics, transport, or distribution environment.\nExperience loading and unloading vehicles safely.\nUnderstanding of warehouse Health & Safety requirements.\nExperience working to delivery schedules and operational deadlines.\nBenefits\nCompetitive salary.\nCompany pension scheme.\nEmployee assistance programme.\nTraining and development opportunities.\nCareer progression within Alliance Healthcare and Cencora.\nEmployee discounts and additional company benefits.\nSupportive and collaborative working environment.\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. 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