Warehouse Operative in Leeds

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Job Purpose: The Warehouse Operative is responsible for carrying out any role required of them within the warehouse environment. This can range from picking and packing of orders within the automated system, the medical bulk area, the fridge area and secure areas, whilst if required, carrying out roles within the transport environment. They are responsible for the overall processing of the customer orders efficiently and at the agreed company rate.

Location: Leeds, LS11 0LR

Shifts/Days: Sunday 0800-1400

Hours per week: 6

Responsibilities:

• Where required must accurately assemble items from the pick documentation and ensure that the quantity picked is accurate.
• Special care must be taken to avoid damage and the appropriate bin/packaging used - all damages must be reported to the line team leader.
• Any pick face errors must be reported to the line team leaders immediately.
• Any visible errors within the warehouse environment must be reported to line team leaders immediately.
• Hospital orders are assembled in the same way but must be given to the hospital checker to ensure accuracy.
• Special check orders are assembled in the same way but must be given to the special checker to ensure accuracy.
• Medical Bulk orders, Fridge orders & Secure area orders must be picked in the same way however each have specific criteria that will be covered through training.
• Awareness of Health & Safety procedures always.
• Good Housekeeping - the warehouse area must be always kept clean and tidy and free from rubbish.

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.

Here’s the kind of person that would fit us best:

• 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

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.

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.