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Cencora

Porter

Larkhall, United Kingdom

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Job Details

Job Description

Job Title: Porter

Department: Transport

Location: Preston

Salary:£24,133.20

Hours: 39 per week

Days/Times: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 18:00 Saturday 06:00 - 13:00

Job Purpose:

To accurately sort & distribute orders sent into transport into correct van routes/areas.

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All staff are expected to understand the principles of Good Distribution Practice of Medicinal Products for Human Use (2013/C 68/01) which is reflected in our SOP - REF Chapter 1 AHDL GDP 1.1. It will be a requirement for all staff to be trained in this SOP and have an annual refresher. All other GDP training will be job specific and as per your personal training matrix

Key Accountabilities

• Unloading CDC/RDC trunker correctly and safely.

• Reloading CDC/RDC trunker correctly and safely.

• Safe transfer of load to despatch bay.

• Correctly sorting and distribution of orders.

• Correct distribution/storage of trays/bins.

• Adherence to checking off procedures.

• Maintain standards in accordance with Health & Safety policy.

• Damages awareness and procedures.

• Understanding productivity.

• Importance of security.

• Maintaining a good standard of housekeeping.

Competencies

• Building Customer Loyalty - Effectively meeting customer needs; building productive customer relationships; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.

• Communication - Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

• Contributing to Team Success - Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.

• Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

• Safety Awareness - Being aware of conditions that effect employee safety.

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 warehouse environment would be highly desirable

Key Dimensions:

No managerial responsibility and no influence on budget

Key Working Relationships:

Regular liaison with other members of team and warehouse operatives

Level of Decision Making:

On occasion the Porter will be required to work un-supervised

Additional Information:

(Please outline here any other factors related to the role that are important to identify)

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MANUAL HANDLING

It should be noted that manual handling tasks such as lifting and bending are "essential requirements" of this role.

Whilst UniChem 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.

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 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

Client-provided location(s): United Kingdom
Job ID: Cencora-R2420968
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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