We are seeking a highly motivated and flexible Warehouse Operative to join our fast-paced pharmaceutical supply chain team at our Service Centre in Newcastle. As a key player in serving millions of patients across the UK, you will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of the medical supply chain.
Responsibilities
- Replenish the Automat System
- Pick and pack orders on the manual picking belt, bulk, fridge, and secure areas
- Carry out roles within transport and routing completed orders to their destination
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to communicate well with others
- Good visual accuracy, numeracy, and communication skills
- Committed to working in a hazard‑free, world‑class health and safety environment
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
- 2+ years of 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 fleet operations administration and transportation support processes.
- Knowledge in warehouse operations including receiving, storage, order preparation, shipment processing, and inventory movement.
- Knowledge in logistics documentation, transaction controls, and operational record maintenance.
- Knowledge in warehouse and transportation systems used for status updates, tracking, and transaction processing.
- Knowledge in loss prevention, material handling, and operational control requirements.
- Ability to process routine and moderately complex operational activities within established procedures.
- Ability to identify causes of routine operational issues, analyze basic data, and support issue resolution.
- Ability to maintain accurate operational records and transaction visibility across logistics workflows.
- Ability to communicate with internal and external contacts to obtain or provide operational information of moderate importance.
- Ability to support continuous improvement changes in systems and processes within defined guidelines.
Benefits
- Competitive pension scheme with company matching
- Career training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance programme with free legal and financial advice
- Access to Cycle to Work scheme and Perks at Work
- Charity days and fun activities throughout the year
Warehouse Operative AM Shift employer: Cencora, Inc.
Cencora, Inc. is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being and growth of its employees in Newcastle upon Tyne. With a strong focus on career development, competitive benefits including a pension scheme, and a supportive work culture, we ensure that our Warehouse Operatives thrive in a fast-paced environment while contributing to the vital pharmaceutical supply chain.
