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What you will be doing
Job Description
Job Title: Warehouse Operative - Outbound
Hours/Shift: 40hrs per week - Sunday 0700-1200 & Monday to Thursday 1600-2430
Rate of pay: £ + additional supplement after 10pm
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.
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 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
Operating Standards
1. Where required must accurately assemble items from the pick documentation and ensure that the quantity picked is accurate.
2. Special care must be taken to avoid damage and the appropriate bin/packaging used - all damages must be reported to the line team leader.
3. Any pick face errors must be reported to the line team leaders immediately.
4. Any visible errors within the warehouse environment must be reported to line team leaders immediately
5. If there is a problem with a particular line / area the line team leader must be informed
6. Hospital orders are assembled in the same way but must be given to the hospital checker to ensure accuracy
7. Special check orders are assembled in the same way but must be given to the special checker to ensure accuracy
8. 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
9. Any errors must be responded to immediately.
10. All unusual quantities in picking process must be brought to the attention of the line team leader
11. Any suspected / actual issues relating to an order itself must be reported to the line team leader
12. Any issues relating to transport activities must be reported to the line team leader
13. Awareness of Health & Safety procedures at all times.
14. The warehouse area must be kept clean and tidy and free from rubbish at all times.
Competencies
15. Building Customer Loyalty –
16. Communication –
17. Contributing to Team Success –
18. Initiating Action –
19. Safety Awareness –
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.
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What your background should look like
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 on a twice daily basis.
We have an essential role to play in the medical supply chain and everything that we do as a company will ultimately impact upon the end user, the patient. It is our responsibility to offer a reliable service that ensures that our customers receive the right product, in the right place, at the right time.
What Cencora offers
All team members globally are provided with basic life insurance, personal accident insurance, business travel accident insurance, and EAP resources at no cost. Additional country-specific benefits such as healthcare, sick leave, death and disability, retirement, as well as perks and allowances may be provided. Details of programs vary by location.
Schedule
Full time
Affiliated Companies
Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited