Warehouse Porter

Alliance Healthcare UK; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical distribution company located in Hinckley is seeking a Warehouse Operative to support their operations. The role involves sorting items for transport, achieving productivity goals, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to perform manual handling tasks. This full-time position is a 6-month fixed-term contract with a standard shift from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Essential to carry out manual handling tasks such as lifting and bending.
• High visual accuracy and basic communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Work within transport department sorting work into route order.
• Achieve agreed productivity levels across tasks.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping.

Skills

Good communication skills

High visual accuracy

Basic Numeracy

Basic Literacy

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. 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!# **Job Details****Rate of pay**: £12.54 per hour.**Manual Handling**# ******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 [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned**Weekly hours**: 39**Shift pattern**: Monday to Friday (7 - 15)**Contract type**: 6 month fixed-term**Location:** Alliance Healthcare, Hinckley, LE10This role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europe operating through our Alliance Healthcare business.**Job Purpose:**To be multifunctional within the warehouse/despatch environment.**Key Accountabilities:*** To be available to work within shifts on a rotational basis as required.* Working within the transport department sorting work into route order with the use of pump trucks* To achieve agreed productivity levels in all tasks.* To be familiar with the branch operation and fully understand each function and the importance of its purpose.* To maintain a high standard of housekeeping throughout all areas.* To meet all health and safety requirements* To carry out any reasonable requests as determined by Branch Management.**Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:****Essential*** Good communication skills – both written and verbal* High visual accuracy* Basic Numeracy and Literacy**Desirable** * Knowledge of typical warehouse layout and control* Health and Safety requirements within a warehouse environmentIt 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.Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them.We’re a purpose-driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health.2.) **Be Wary of Unrealistic Promises:** Exercise caution If a job posting offers high salaries and minimal qualifications. Legitimate jobs will have realistic expectations and provide detailed job requirements. Jobs at Cencora can be found on Cencora.com/careers