Warehouse Operator

Opella; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Opella is seeking a Warehouse Operator to support safe, accurate and efficient movement of materials at our Brisbane site. You will handle receipt, storage, sampling, inventory control and dispatch of materials and finished goods within a GMP-regulated environment.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Planning and Logistics to maintain production continuity, improve processes and ensure materials are available when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or supply chain environments, ideally in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals or healthcare.
• Experience using ERP or inventory management systems to process stock movements and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage documentation and system transactions accurately.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and adapt to changing operational requirements.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills across departments.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards and continuous improvement.
• Current forklift licence (or ability to obtain one) is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect and process incoming materials and packaging components with accurate system transactions and quality compliance.
• Prepare and supply materials to production according to planned schedules and priorities.
• Perform inventory transactions, stock transfers, cycle counts and discrepancy investigations to maintain stock accuracy.
• Sample, test and release approved materials within quality procedures and maintain records.
• Coordinate dispatch of finished goods including shipment preparation and documentation verification.
• Maintain GMP, 5S and housekeeping standards across warehouse areas.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on warehouse efficiency, inventory management and customer service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Safety focus

Tools

ERP system

Inventory management systems

Job description

Grade: LL-1

Location: Virginia, Brisbane

You’ve built experience, now use it where bold ideas meet real impact. At Opella, we’re challenging how self-care works for millions of people and need leaders and experts ready to shape what’s next. As a Warehouse Operator, you’ll bring your skill, your curiosity and your drive to make health simpler, smarter and more human.

About the job

As a Warehouse Operator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, accurate and efficient movement of materials across our manufacturing site. You’ll manage the receipt, storage, sampling, inventory control and dispatch of materials and finished goods, helping to maintain production continuity and product quality. Working within a GMP-regulated environment, you’ll contribute to operational excellence by maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring products are available when and where they are needed.

• Support the delivery of trusted self-care products by ensuring materials and finished goods are received, stored and dispatched accurately and on time.
• Contribute to a high-performing warehouse operation by maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting production schedules.
• Champion safe work practices, quality standards and compliance requirements in all warehouse activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, storage utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Planning, Procurement and Logistics teams to resolve issues and ensure business continuity.

Main responsibilities

• Receive, inspect and process incoming materials and packaging components, ensuring accurate system transactions and compliance with quality standards.
• Prepare and supply materials, bulk product and packaging components to production according to planned schedules and operational priorities.
• Perform inventory transactions, stock transfers, cycle counts and discrepancy investigations to maintain high levels of stock accuracy.
• Sample, test and release approved materials within delegated quality procedures and maintain associated records.
• Coordinate the dispatch of finished goods, including shipment preparation, transport bookings and documentation verification.
• Maintain GMP, housekeeping and 5S standards across all warehouse and storage areas.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on warehouse efficiency, inventory management, workplace safety and customer service.

About you

• Experience working in a warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or supply chain environment, ideally within pharmaceuticals, FMCG, healthcare or another regulated industry.
• Demonstrated experience using ERP or inventory management systems to process stock movements and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately manage documentation, inventory records and system transactions.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, solve problems and respond effectively to changing operational requirements.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to build positive relationships across multiple departments.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards and continuous improvement.
• Current forklift licence (or the ability to obtain one) would be highly regarded.

This is more than the next step in your career, it’s a chance to help reinvent self-care for the world. If you’re ready to challenge, contribute and deliver impact that matters, we’re ready for you.

We are challengers. We are Opella.

Opella values diversity in all its forms and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can belong and excel.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

About Us

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over The Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.

Our mission is to bring health into people's hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.

At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world's most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com.