Warehouse Operative

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• Liaise with inbound freight companies to book the receipt of inbound stock in an organized manner.
• Receiving ambient and cold chain product and checking for obvious damages.
• Maintain all stock location numbering and sections.
• Proficient experience in an inventory management system.
• Inbound receiving and put away.
• Stock replenishment.
• Waving of orders, pick/pack, invoice and consignment.
• To lift, maneuver and load various types of products (of various weights) as required and in accordance with manual handling procedures.
• Ensure that pathways used for maneuvers are kept clear of obstructions to ensure safe and smooth transition of product.
• Stock picking and order completion.
• Comply with World Courier Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Train, retain and motivate staff within a team‑based management culture.
• Proactively motivate team to ensure targets and deadlines are understood and achieved, acting as immediate point of reference for problems.
• Communicate and liaise with managers, management, and internal and external service providers, escalating issues when necessary.
• Contribute towards improvement of processes, methods of operation and practices.
• Complete weekly/monthly statistics reports, ensuring MHE servicing and maintenance is up to date.
• Work Health & Safety oversight of warehouse.
• Maintain clean and organized warehouse.

• Minimum 5 years warehouse experience.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience.
• Experience in receiving/put away, inventory/replenishment, pick/pack process from waving order to completion, booking transport for cold chain orders for refrigerated transport.
• Understanding of sensitivity of handling pharmaceutical products and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Current forklift license - counterbalance and electric reach trucks.
• Experience in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

• Excellent interpersonal relationships.
• Be able to take initiative and responsibilities.
• Significant customer service and/or operations experience.
• Understanding of imports and exports processes and statutory requirements.
• Sound experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sound level of numeracy and demonstrated attention to detail.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work flexibly within tight time schedules and variable workload demands.
• A calm and customer‑focused approach.
• Ability to use initiative.

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.

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.

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 accommodation requests will not be returned.