Warehouse Operator

Dsm; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective Labour Agreement

Competitive salary

Job summary

dsm-firmenich is seeking a Warehouse Operator to support dispatch, receiving, and logistics, ensuring accurate goods movement and timely customer delivery. You will label, document, and handle materials while operating forklifts and warehouse equipment with a strong emphasis on safety and GMP compliance.

The role requires UK forklift licensing, SAP experience, and solid IT skills (Office 365, Teams). You’ll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment that values safety, quality, and continuous

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.

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.
• 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.
• Perform cycle counts and update SAP systems accordingly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent and collaborative work

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Office 365

Microsoft Teams

Job description

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. 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.
• 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. 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

• 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.