Forklift Driver - VNA & Counterbalance
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Mid
United Kingdom
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Warehouse & FulfillmentForklift & Powered Equipment Operation
About the job
Requirements
- Previous experience working in a warehouse is required.
- Knowledge and experience using Warehouse Management Systems are required.
- A National Vocational Qualification Level 2 or equivalent is required.
- A high school diploma/GED or equivalent experience is required.
- At least 2 years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field is required.
- Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice and health and safety is required.
- Qualification in powered material handling equipment, including PPT, counterbalance, reach, Bendi, and VNA equipment, is required.
- Experience operating a radio data terminal is required.
- Training in all relevant standard operating procedures within 3 months is required.
- Knowledge of fleet operations administration and transportation support processes is required.
- Knowledge of warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, order preparation, shipment processing, and inventory movement, is required.
- Knowledge of logistics documentation, transaction controls, and operational record maintenance is required.
- Knowledge of warehouse and transportation systems used for status updates, tracking, and transaction processing is required.
- Knowledge of loss prevention, material handling, and operational control requirements is required.
- Ability to process routine and moderately complex operational activities within established procedures is required.
- Ability to identify causes of routine operational issues, analyze basic data, and support issue resolution is required.
- Ability to maintain accurate operational records and transaction visibility across logistics workflows is required.
- Ability to communicate with internal and external contacts to obtain or provide operational information of moderate importance is required.
- Ability to support continuous improvement changes in systems and processes within defined guidelines is required.
- Ability to plan and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines, maintain accuracy, solve problems, and work independently and as part of a team is required.
- A flexible approach to work and ability to alternate hours to meet business or client needs is required.
- Punctuality, a good work ethic, and a good attendance record are required.
Responsibilities
- Relocate pallets to and from warehouse racking on behalf of the client, and accurately record all movements in the Warehouse Management System.
- Fulfill additional client requests and maintain quality service for stock arriving at the warehouse.
- Perform department activities in accordance with company procedures and client instructions, and carry out reasonable requests from management.
- Follow applicable standard operating procedures, training manuals, Good Distribution Practice, Good Manufacturing Practice where applicable, and applicable ISO requirements.
- Perform work in accordance with company health and safety policies and standards; immediately report accidents and near misses to the relevant health and safety manager.
- Operate only equipment for which full training has been received, and complete pre-use checks on material handling equipment; report defects to the relevant line manager.
- Report damage or defects involving equipment, property, or products to a supervisor.
- Maintain required company uniform, presentable appearance, and a valid identity pass.
- Maintain housekeeping in accordance with applicable Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency and Good Distribution Practice standards.
- Place pallets into or remove them from racking accurately to ensure stock traceability.
- Encourage continuous improvement across contract operations.
- Ensure direct reports adhere to company health and safety policies and standards.
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Supply Chain Professional certification or equivalent is preferred.
About the company
Cencora buys and distributes medicines for pharmacies, hospitals and physician practices, while helping drug manufacturers bring treatments to patients. Its businesses combine wholesale supply networks with specialty distribution for complex therapies and services that support prescribing and patient access. Customers order medicines through its distribution systems, and its teams manage sourcing, storage and delivery alongside pharmacy operations and manufacturer support. It earns revenue from pharmaceutical sales and fees for logistics and healthcare services. The parent company was formed in 2001 through the merger that created AmerisourceBergen, adopted the Cencora name in 2023, and is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
Founded
2001
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Pharmacy contracts deepen customer ties: Cencora negotiates insurer agreements and handles administrative work through its managed-care networks.
- Eligible US staff gain retirement support: Cencora counts student-loan payments toward its employer match, up to 4% of pay.
- Drug demand expands sales: Cencora reported 5.1% quarterly revenue growth in August 2026, led by higher US volumes.
What critics are saying
- Customer dependence concentrates risk: Walgreens and Boots supplied 25% of Cencora's fiscal 2025 revenue, reported in November 2025.
- Legal liabilities tie up cash: Cencora's November 2025 filing recorded $4.3 billion in opioid settlements, payable over 13 years.
- Warehouse work is physical: Cencora's day-shift associate listing requires repeated lifting up to 50 pounds and overtime availability.
What makes Cencora unique
- Independent pharmacies get a shared brand: Cencora's Good Neighbor Pharmacy franchise supports their merchandising and store identity.
- Specialty shipments use reusable packaging: Cencora's World Courier Cocoon containers combine passive temperature control with live location monitoring.
- Medicines arrive ready for bedside checks: Cencora's American Health Packaging sells barcoded unit doses that support hospital scanning.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Infertility Coverage
- Family Planning Benefits
- Behavioral Health Solutions
- Professional Development Budget
- Training Programs