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Warehouse Operative

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Cencora

Warehouse Operative

Wishaw, United Kingdom

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

Job Title: Fridge Assembler

Department: Outbound

Location: Coatbridge Service Centre ML5

Reports To: Production Team Leader

Shifts: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 4pm-10pm (18 hours)

Hourly Rate: £12.10

Let's talk a little bit about what you can expect:

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We 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 in Coatbridge, 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!

Top 5 benefits working with us:

  • Competitive Pension scheme where the company matches your contribution and can include death in service benefit
  • Career training, development and various internal progression opportunities, such as forklift truck licence, forum representatives, and working in other departments
  • Employee Assistance programme with free legal and financial advice as well as mental health counselling and access to trained Mental Health First Aiders at work
  • Access to Cycle to work scheme and Perks at Work, with discounts at various retailers such as Currys, Samsung, HelloFresh and more
  • Charity days for events such as Children in Need and fun activities all year-round

Job Purpose:

To ensure that all temperature controlled stock is picked, packaged and assembled in accordance to the cold chain guidelines, whilst meeting the company's productivity and accuracy targets.

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

  • To accurately assemble fridge items as dictated by the pick note
  • To ensure that the cold chain 2 - 8C for assembling fridge items is maintained at all times as per the internal cold chain procedures
  • Ensure that all cold chain items are packaged in the correct manner using the relative bags and labels for identification purposes
  • To report any variances outside of the cold chain immediately to the Shift Supervisor
  • To report any filling errors to the Shift Supervisor
  • To ensure that the assembler is familiar with pack sizes and hospital lines
  • To be responsible for assembling orders in the correct sequence
  • To ensure that stock is date checked in accordance with the company guidelines
  • To ensure that any unusual quantities are brought to the attention of the Shift Supervisor. All 100+sku's must be signed by a Supervisor.
  • To retrieve any stock which has fallen on the floor as soon as is practicable
  • To ensure that stock is assembled in such a way so as to avoid damages
  • To maintain good housekeeping of the fridges
  • To adhere to all Health and Safety guidelines

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

Essential

High Visual Accuracy

Good verbal communication skills

Basic written communication skills

Basic numeracy

Customer care

Desirable

Any previous experience of working in a warehouse environment 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.

Existing employees should keep their line manager informed of any changes that may affect their ability to carry out such duties.

#alliancehealthcare

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Alliance Healthcare is a leading distributor and wholesaler of pharmaceutical, medical and healthcare products, serving over 16,200 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.

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.

Part 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): Coatbridge, UK
Job ID: Cencora-R2421438
Employment Type: Part 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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