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 effect 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 UniChem 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 Porter will be required to work un-supervised
Additional Information
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- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
Less than 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 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.
Part time
- Affiliated Companies
- Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited
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. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned
