Associate Operator, Warehouse Operations

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Job Title: Warehouse Operative - Outbound Location: Service Centre Work Pattern: Sunday 07:00 - 12:00 Salary:  £13.33 per hour Summary of Role We are seeking a reliable and motivated Warehouse Operative to join our outbound team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring customer orders are accurately picked, packed, and processed in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Working to high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency, you will help ensure products are delivered to customers on time and in full.

Accurately pick and assemble customer orders using warehouse systems and documentation. Pack products safely and securely, ensuring appropriate packaging is used at all times. Identify and report stock discrepancies, pick face errors, and damaged goods. Process orders across a variety of warehouse areas, including medical bulk, refrigerated, and secure locations. Maintain productivity and quality standards while meeting operational targets. Follow Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements and company procedures. Ensure a clean, safe, and organised working environment. Communicate operational issues promptly to Team Leaders and support the wider warehouse team as required. Skills and Knowledge High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Good verbal communication skills. Basic written communication skills. Basic numeracy and literacy skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Strong customer-focused approach. Ability to follow procedures and safety guidelines. Reliable and proactive work ethic. Desirable Previous experience working in a warehouse or distribution environment. Experience of order picking and packing processes. Understanding of stock control procedures. Experience working to productivity targets. Knowledge of pharmaceutical or healthcare distribution environments. Experience using warehouse management systems. Awareness of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards. Experience working in temperature-controlled environments.

Competitive pay of £13.33 per hour. Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Opportunity to gain experience within the healthcare distribution sector. Access to company pension scheme. Employee wellbeing support programmes. Career progression opportunities within the business. Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equal opportunities. . 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