Warehouse Operator

dsm-firmenich; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth

Competitive salary

Collective Labour Agreement

Job summary

dsm-firmenich is seeking a Warehouse Operator in Thirsk, UK to support dispatch, receiving and logistics. You will ensure accurate movement of goods, maintain safety standards and operate warehouse machinery on site.

The role requires forklift operation experience, SAP knowledge, and strong IT skills. You will work both independently and with a team to optimize stock movements and reporting.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent.
• Valid UK forklift license and experience operating warehouse machinery.
• Knowledge of UK health and safety regulations and food safety standards.
• Understanding of emergency procedures and risk assessments.
• Experience in FMCG, consumer goods, or automation industries.
• Strong IT skills, including Office 365 and Microsoft Teams.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Effective time management and adaptability.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibly.
• SAP knowledge or similar warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the movement of goods within the warehouse to ensure timely delivery.
• Accurately label and document all goods (raw materials, finished goods, staging area).
• Handle materials including raw materials, oils, packaging, and finished goods.
• Operate and maintain forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Clean manual handling equipment weekly (forklifts, VNA trucks, order pickers, electric pallet trucks).
• Complete in-process records and ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, and GMP standards.
• Reconcile material handling records and update SAP systems for tracking and reporting.
• Safely load and unload trucks and manage materials.
• Collect samples and assist in stock management.
• Support logistics operations including packaging, storing, and transporting goods.
• Perform cycle counts and update SAP systems accordingly.
• Liaise with Planning and T&D teams to ensure required stock movements are completed safely and efficiently.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Warehouse management systems

Office 365

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job title – Warehouse Operator

The Warehouse Operator plays a key role in the efficient operation of warehouse activities including dispatch, receiving, and logistics. This position ensures the accurate movement of goods and timely delivery to customers, while maintaining high standards of safety, hygiene, and compliance.

Location – Thirsk, UK

Job model – On Site

Your key responsibilities:

• Coordinate the movement of goods within the warehouse to ensure timely delivery.
• Accurately label and document all goods (raw materials, finished goods, staging area).
• Handle materials including raw materials, oils, packaging, and finished goods.
• Operate and maintain forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Clean manual handling equipment weekly (forklifts, VNA trucks, order pickers, electric pallet trucks).
• Complete in-process records and ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, and GMP standards.
• Reconcile material handling records and update SAP systems for tracking and reporting.
• Safely load and unload trucks and manage materials.
• Collect samples and assist in stock management.
• Support logistics operations including packaging, storing, and transporting goods.
• Perform cycle counts and update SAP systems accordingly.
• Liaise with Planning and T&D teams to ensure required stock movements are completed safely and efficiently.

We bring:

• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• Opportunity to build a career, making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
• Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions.
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.
• A dynamic work environment with many challenges that give you the possibility to work autonomously and with a team in finding the right solutions. You are giving the freedom to be creative and proactive.
• A good Collective Labor Agreement and competitive salary.

You bring:

• GCSEs or equivalent.
• Valid UK forklift license and experience operating warehouse machinery.
• Knowledge of UK health and safety regulations and food safety standards.
• Understanding of emergency procedures and risk assessments.
• Experience in FMCG, consumer goods, or automation industries.
• Strong IT skills, including Office 365 and Microsoft Teams.
• SAP experience preferred. Understanding of emergency procedures and risk assessments
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Effective time management and adaptability.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibly.
• SAP knowledge or similar warehouse management systems.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to