Warehouse Operative

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories; Lower Hopton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life assurance

Private health insurance for self and/

Sickness Absence

Income Protection Scheme

Travel Insurance - Business and Part

Sports and Health club membership fee

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced Maternity / Paternity leave

Job summary

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Mirfield is seeking a detail-oriented Warehouse Operative to join our site in Mirfield, United Kingdom. You will manage inbound shipments, stock control, order picking and packing, and ensure accurate records while adhering to strict safety standards.

This role requires solid warehouse experience, familiarity with warehouse management systems, and a proactive approach to maintaining efficient, compliant operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Warehouse or operational experience in a regulated environment (preferably chemical, cGMP).
• FLT qualification and proficiency for forklift operations.
• Competent computer literacy and familiarity with warehouse systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload and organize incoming shipments according to procedures and safety protocols.
• Accurately pick, pack and prepare orders using warehouse management systems.
• Maintain organized, clean warehouse spaces and proper storage of items.
• Conduct regular stock counts and reconcile inventory records.
• Operate forklift and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor stock levels and alert management to discrepancies or low inventory.
• Load outgoing shipments with proper documentation.
• Follow health and safety regulations and report hazards or incidents.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily productivity targets and deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records of warehouse activities and transactions.

Skills

FLT qualified

Computer literacy

Warehouse experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Company Description

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. is an integrated global pharmaceutical company committed to providing affordable and innovative medicines for healthier lives. We have a commercial presence in more than 40 countries and 23,000 employees worldwide are part of our success. Our purpose is to accelerate access to affordable medicines because we believe Good Health Can’t Wait.

Situated in the heart of West Yorkshire, our Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing site in Mirfield, is part of Dr. Reddy’s global network of API and formulation manufacturing sites. Our Mirfield team specializes in producing complex APIs in accordance with the quality standards of the MHRA and international regulatory authorities. We also make intermediates and activated mPEGs which make us independent from global supplies. Today, we have produced pharmaceutical ingredients for more than three decades (since 1986).

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and efficient Warehouse Operative to join our team in Mirfield, United Kingdom. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining smooth warehouse operations through accurate inventory management, careful handling of goods, and organized stock control. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high safety standards.

• Receive, unload, and organize incoming shipments according to warehouse procedures and safety protocols
• Accurately pick, pack, and prepare orders for dispatch using warehouse management systems
• Maintain organized and clean warehouse spaces, ensuring all items are properly stored and easily accessible
• Conduct regular stock counts and reconcile inventory records to ensure accuracy
• Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, safely and efficiently
• Monitor stock levels and alert management to low inventory or discrepancies
• Load outgoing shipments onto vehicles and ensure proper documentation
• Follow all health and safety regulations and report any hazards or incidents immediately
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily productivity targets and deadlines
• Maintain accurate records of warehouse activities and transactions

Qualifications

• Warehouse or Operational experience (preferably in a chemical, cGMP environment or equivalently regulated environment)
• FLT qualified and proficient
• Competent computer literacy skills

Beneficial

• Understanding of the importance of the warehousing operation in a manufacturing environment
• Experience using SAP (or equivalent system)
• Dangerous Goods handling experience
• Experience of chemical risk assessments with regards to sampling, storage and segregation

Additional Information

Benefits

• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private health insurance for self and family
• Sickness Absence
• Income Protection Scheme
• Travel Insurance- Business and Personal
• Sports and Health club membership fee reimbursement
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity leave

Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.