Warehouse Operator - days

Baxter; Tetford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Thetford is seeking a Warehouse Operator to manage raw materials, process dispatches, and support warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will have warehouse experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a GMP environment. The position offers shift work and a competitive salary with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee discount scheme

Internal progression opportunities

Subsidized canteen

Westfield Healthcare

Up to 8% pension contribution

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience in a warehouse environment preferred.
• Ability to maintain high standards of behaviour and workload management.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and booking raw materials.
• Processing and loading goods for dispatch.
• Supporting daily warehouse operations.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Warehouse experience

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Ability to work in GMP environment

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Operator

Baxter is seeking a Warehouse Operator to join our manufacturing division at our Thetford plant. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Receiving and booking raw materials
2. Locating raw materials in Gate 1 and Gate 2 warehouses as required
3. Processing and loading Baxter goods and raw materials for dispatch
4. Supporting daily warehouse operations
5. Working as part of a cross-functional team and learning various roles in the Warehouse and Packing areas
6. Working independently when necessary
7. Assisting with routine blind count audits
8. Performing regular cleaning tasks on the forklift fleet and work area
9. Complying with EHS/GMP/GDP policies and external regulations
10. Providing cover for colleagues
11. Reporting deviations to Quality Assurance and Process Leading Hands
12. Placing orders for raw materials and production items when needed
13. Replenishing stock locations as required

Qualifications and Skills:

• Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
• Experience in a warehouse environment
• Punctual with good attendance
• Excellent communication skills
• Well-organized and task-oriented
• Ability to work in a GMP environment
• Quality-focused with attention to detail
• Team player with a collaborative attitude
• Able to maintain high standards of behaviour and workload management
• Process-oriented, following set standards and procedures
• Flexible, adaptable to short-notice tasks, working additional hours, and adjusting work hours as needed
• Calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Desired Experience: Forklift experience is preferred but in-house training is available.

Additional Information:

This role involves shift work between 6am - 6pm, alternating weekly between:

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday

Salary during training: £26,666.64. Post-training salary: £27,040.71 plus a weekly shift allowance of £64.78. Benefits include:

• Employee discount scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Internal progression opportunities
• Subsidized canteen
• Westfield Healthcare
• Up to 8% pension contribution
• Employee assistance program

Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on patient outcomes worldwide. At Baxter, your work helps improve healthcare and saves lives.