Warehouse Operator (Level 1)

STADA Thornton & Ross; Linthwaite; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

On-site canteen

Health benefits (Medicash)

Free winter flu jab

EV charging on-site

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Job summary

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is seeking a Warehouse Operator (Level 1) in Huddersfield to support our manufacturing and distribution processes. You will use MHE and forklift trucks to move stock, prepare finished goods for shipment, and ensure accurate stock movements with SAP.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency and adherence to GMP standards. The position offers rotating day shifts (Mon-Thu 0600-1336 / 1330-2200; Fri 0600-1336 / 1330-1730) and a competitive salary with a bonus scheme, plus a

Qualifications

• Demonstrable warehousing experience required.
• Current licence/card for at least one MHE type (counterbalance, flexi, PPT, scissor lifts).
• Experience using warehouse barcode scanners is advantageous.
• Experience using SAP to control stock movements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a range of MHE/forklift trucks to move stock.
• Move and prepare finished goods from manufacturing for secure transport to 3PL storage.
• Load and unload vehicles with finished goods, raw materials and components.
• Act as banksman for vehicle movements when required.
• Support pallet inversion and prepare goods for entry into clean manufacturing areas.

Skills

Warehousing experience

MHE licences

Barcode scanners

SAP stock control

Tools

SAP

Job description

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA.

STADA UK Thornton & Ross – Warehouse Operator (Level 1)

Huddersfield |U.K.| Full-time | Permanent | Rotating Day Shifts

As a Warehouse Operator, you’ll be the link between our Manufacturing Department and our customers—making sure we can produce to plan and deliver on time, every time. Working with a range of material handling equipment (MHE) and forklift trucks, you’ll keep the filling lines stocked with the right components at the right moment, return finished products to the warehouse, and get them ready for shipment.

You’ll also be hands‑on with incoming materials, using SAP to control stock movements and working to strict processes, procedures and GMP standards. If you’re organised, reliable, and thrive in a busy, high‑impact role, this is where you’ll make a real difference.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Confidently and safely operate a range of MHE / forklift trucks to move stock efficiently
• Moving and preparing finished goods from manufacturing, ready for secure transport to our 3PL storage facility
• Load and unload vehicles with finished goods, raw materials and components
• Act as a safe banksman for vehicle movements when required
• Support wider warehouse tasks, including pallet inversion and preparing goods for entry into clean manufacturing areas
• Physical and operational requirements of the role include:
• Regular manual handling, including lifting and moving pallets and other heavy items as part of daily work
• Operating warehouse machinery and equipment
• Regularly accessing vehicles (e.g. getting on and off trucks and working in and around vehicles)
• Performing these tasks safely in line with company procedures; reasonable adjustments will be considered where appropriate
• Working rotational day shift pattern:
• Mon-Thu 0600-1336 / 1330-2200
• Fri: 0600-1336 / 1330-1730

What We Are Looking For

• Demonstrable experience in warehousing
• A current licence / card in at least one of the following MHE: counterbalance trucks, flexi truck, powered pallet truck (PPT), scissor lifts
• Experience using warehouse barcode scanners (advantageous)

How We Care For You

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
• On-site subsidised canteen.
• Health benefits provided through our Medicash Health Cash Plan
• Free winter flu jab.
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
• Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced Family Leave.
• Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.

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