Warehouse Operative

Company: Cencora, Inc.
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Location: Stoke on Trent
Job Description:

Responsibilities

  • Liaise with Inbound Freight companies to book receipt of inbound stock in an organized manner.
  • Receive ambient and cold chain product and check 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.
  • Lift, maneuver and load various types of products 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 teams to ensure targets and deadlines are understood and achieved, acting as immediate point of reference for problems.
  • Communicate and liaise with, and elevate issues to, fellow managers, management and internal and external service providers as necessary.
  • Contribute towards improvement of processes, methods of operating and practices.
  • Complete weekly/monthly statistic reports, ensuring all MHE servicing and maintenance are up to date.
  • Work health and safety oversight of warehouse.
  • Maintain a clean and organized warehouse.

Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Understanding sensitivity of handling pharmaceutical products and experience reviewing SOPs.
  • Current forklift license – counterbalance and electric reach trucks.
  • Experience in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Skills, Knowledge and Ability

  • Excellent interpersonal relationships.
  • Take initiative and assume responsibilities.
  • Significant customer service and/or operations experience.
  • Understand imports and exports processes and statutory requirements.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Sound numeracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work flexibly within tight time schedules and variable workload demands.
  • Calm and customer‑focused approach.
  • Use initiative.

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

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Posted: June 8th, 2026