Warehouse Operator

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Job Details
Position Summary
The Warehouse Associate plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our logistics and supply chain processes. This role focuses on the accurate handling, storage, and distribution of pharmaceutical and specialty products while adhering to the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities

• Warehouse Operations
  

Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments, ensuring all items are accounted for and meet quality standards.Accurately pick, pack, and prepare shipments for dispatch, ensuring timeliness and compliance with customer requirements.Maintain proper organization and cleanliness of the warehouse, following safety and regulatory guidelines.

• Inventory Management
  

Conduct regular inventory checks and cycle counts to ensure stock accuracy.Update inventory records in the system and report any discrepancies or damages promptly.Monitor stock levels and notify management of low inventory or replenishment needs.

• Compliance and Quality Assurance
  

Handle temperature-sensitive products according to World Courier’s strict cold chain and quality standards.Ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practices (GDP), ISO standards, and other relevant regulatory requirements.Assist in audits and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Collaboration and Communication
  

Work closely with other departments, including transportation, customer service, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless delivery of services.Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to resolve issues or improve processes.

• Equipment Handling
  

Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and temperature-controlled units safely and efficiently.Perform regular equipment checks and report any malfunctions or maintenance needs.
Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, or supply chain environment preferred.
• Ability to work with warehouse software and systems (e.g., inventory management tools).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to (insert weight limit, e.g., 50 lbs)) as needed.
• Knowledge of Good Distribution Practices (GDP) or experience in handling temperature-sensitive products is a plus.
• Certification to operate forklifts or similar equipment (preferred but not mandatory).
  

Key Competencies

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high accuracy.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance standards.
  

Experience And Educational Requirements

• Possess a full clean/nearly clean UK driver’s licence which must have been held for a minimum of two years.
  

Reports Directly To
Export Supervisor / Head of Exports
Minimum Skills, Knowledge And Ability Requirements

• Able to follow procedures & instructions
• Able to provide relevant information on request
• Good communication skills – verbally & written
• Able to follow procedures & instructions
• Able to provide relevant information on request
• Good communication skills – verbally & written
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
Full time
Affiliated Companies
Affiliated Companies: World Courier Italia srl
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 or email . We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned