Warehouse Operative in Plymouth

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Job Details

Warehouse Operative Night Shift Plymouth. This role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europe operating through our Alliance Healthcare business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate warehouse management systems (Knapp and Manhattan) with precision and attention to detail.
• Perform order fulfilment tasks such as loading/unloading delivery vehicles, picking, packing, and shipping orders using automated systems and forklifts.
• Conduct inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels and ensure proper stock rotation based on expiry dates (FEFO).
• Handle the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods in line with Standard Operating Procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Work in refrigerated environments and secure areas as required, ensuring products are stored and handled according to regulatory and quality standards.
• Be comfortable working at height, ensuring safety protocols are strictly followed.
• Achieve productivity targets and KPIs while minimising product damages, order shortages, and pick errors.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic technical issues with automated systems.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assist in training new team members and participate in programmes to enhance skills and knowledge.

Knowledge, skill and experience required:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field required.
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent certification preferred.
• Knowledge in warehouse operations processes, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, staging, and shipping.
• Knowledge in inventory control principles, stock movement tracking, and material traceability requirements.
• Knowledge in temperature-controlled handling and cold chain support requirements for sensitive products and materials.
• Knowledge in packaging materials, reusable shipping assets, and replenishment practices within warehouse operations.
• Knowledge in shipment documentation, operational recordkeeping, and transaction processing requirements.
• Knowledge in safe material handling practices and the use of warehouse equipment and tools.
• Ability to follow established warehouse procedures and standardized work instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and update operational information in warehouse systems and logs.
• Ability to identify inventory, packaging, shipment, and material handling exceptions for further action.
• Ability to support timely and accurate order preparation and material movement activities.
• Ability to manage multiple routine tasks across warehouse workflows while maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to work with temperature-sensitive materials in line with defined handling requirements.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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