Goods-In Operative in Newcastle upon Tyne

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Job Purpose: To ensure all incoming stock is accurately checked, correct information recorded and its safe transportation to the relevant area. 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

• Achieving the agreed productivity level.
• Accounting for all incoming stock, ensuring the following procedures are applied:
• Out of stocks lists are checked and items prioritised on receipt.
• Checking product description and pack size is correct.
• Checking product for damage and expiry date.
• Counting product and accurately recording on paperwork.
• Passing completed paperwork to Goods In Office.
• Reporting to Team Leader any other matters or queries.
• Ensuring housekeeping standards for inside and outside bays are maintained at all times.
• Ensuring all Health & Safety standards are met.
• Awareness of company security by ensuring all delivery drivers wait outside.
• To carry out any reasonable requests as determined by Branch Management.

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 affect 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.

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.

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 goods in checker will be required to work un-supervised.

As Part of Cencora, Alliance Healthcare is a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler distributor in the UK, supplying medical and healthcare products, serving over 17,000 pharmacies, hospitals and dispensing doctors throughout the UK.

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.