Warehouse Operator

Oxford Global Resources; Paisley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in Scotland is seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Operator to support warehouse and production operations. The role involves picking and packing customer orders, operating forklifts, and ensuring compliance with quality protocols. Candidates should have a secondary school education, a minimum of 1 year of warehouse experience, and valid forklift licenses preferred. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and a structured working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in warehouse, distribution, or supply chain.
• Valid Reach and Counterbalance forklift licenses preferred.
• Computer literate with good spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer orders.
• Operate Reach and Counterbalance forklifts safely.
• Use in-house software for order processing and inventory management.
• Perform in-process checks and maintain accurate records.
• Adhere to quality and safety protocols at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Forklift operation

Independent work

Education

Secondary school education

Tools

Warehouse systems software

Job description

Introduction

Our client operates in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector and is seeking a detail-oriented individual to support warehouse and production operations. The organization promotes a culture of safety, precision, and continuous improvement, offering a structured environment with opportunities for growth.

Role Description

As a Manufacturing Operator, you will play a key role in the daily operations of a busy warehouse, ensuring customer orders are picked, packed, and shipped accurately and on time. The role involves working with warehouse systems, operating forklifts, and maintaining compliance with GMP and SOP standards.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer orders
• Operate Reach and Counterbalance forklifts safely
• Use in-house software for order processing and inventory management
• Perform in-process checks and maintain accurate records
• Adhere to quality and safety protocols at all times
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and adapt to process changes
• Work in cold room (+4°C) and freezer (-20°C) environments as needed
• Lift and move items up to 25kg safely and efficiently

Profile

• Secondary school education
• Minimum 1 year of experience in warehouse, distribution, or supply chain
• Valid Reach and Counterbalance forklift licenses preferred
• Comfortable working in cold environments and performing repetitive tasks
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Computer literate with good spoken and written English

Employment Conditions

• Region: UK
• Salary: £12.65 per hour
• Working hours: 37.5 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 08:00-17:00
• Contract: 6 months with possibility of extension