Warehouse Assistant

Givaudan; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Givaudan is seeking a Warehouse Assistant to support receiving, outbound operations, inventory management, and compliance within our Singapore site. The role involves physical warehouse work, training on site, and collaboration with a safety-focused team.

You will handle loading/unloading, material handling, and basic warehouse tasks while ensuring GMP and 5S standards. Prior FMCG or logistics exposure is a plus, and lifting up to 25 kg is required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of warehouse experience preferred.
• Able to lift up to 25 kg and stand for long periods.
• Singaporean forklift license is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receiving & outbound operations: assist loading/unloading, verify deliveries, sort and palletize goods, prepare finished products for local and export shipments, assist in container stuffing and cargo securing, sample drawing and packing, and operate warehouse equipment (training provided).
• Inventory management & warehouse operations: put-away raw materials and finished goods, handle ambient/cold storage, pick and repack materials for export, perform cycle counts, optimize space, support Kanban replenishment, ensure accurate inventory handling.
• Quality, safety & compliance: follow GMP and food safety procedures, maintain 5S and housekeeping standards, report safety concerns and operational issues promptly.

Skills

Forklift license

Warehouse experience

Team player

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness, humility, and a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn from our 79 production sites worldwide, known for their best-in-class processes and procedures. There’s many to learn from, with high-performing leaders and caring colleagues to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your energy, your personality, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Warehouse Assistant - Your future position?

Working location: 1 Woodlands Avenue 8

Reporting to: Assistant Warehouse Manager

Key Responsibilities

Receiving & Outbound Operations

• Support daily loading and unloading of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Verify received goods against delivery documents and to report any discrepancies or damages.
• Perform sorting, pallet transfer, palletizing, shrink-wrapping, and labeling activities.
• Prepare and load finished goods for local deliveries and export shipments.
• Support container stuffing and cargo securing activities.
• Perform sample drawing, repacking, weighing, and sample submission in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist in finished goods receiving, palletizing, carton packing, storage, and transfer activities.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as stackers, forklifts, VNA trucks (training provided where applicable).

Inventory Management & Warehouse Operations

• Perform put-away of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods into designated storage locations.
• Support material handling activities in ambient, refrigerated, and cold room storage areas.
• Pick, repack, and prepare materials for export, inter-site transfers, production support, and quality control requirements.
• Conduct cycle counts and inventory verification activities.
• Assist in warehouse space optimization and material relocation activities.
• Support Kanban replenishment activities for production packaging materials (e.g., pallets, cartons, drums, PE bags).
• Maintain accurate inventory handling practices in accordance with warehouse procedures.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Comply with GMP, food safety, workplace safety, and warehouse operating procedures.
• Perform daily allergen storage checks and warehouse housekeeping activities.
• Maintain good 5S standards and ensure warehouse cleanliness and organization.
• Report any safety concerns, operational issues, or non-conformances to supervisors promptly.

Requirements

• Able to perform physical warehouse work, including lifting, carrying, pallet handling, and prolonged standing/walking.
• Comfortable working in ambient and cold room environments.
• Forklift and VNA operation experience is an advantage.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude, safety-conscious, and willing to learn.
• Prior warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or FMCG experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Working Environment

• Warehouse and logistics operations environment.
• Hands-on role involving material handling, inventory management, and shipping/receiving activities.
• Training will be provided for site-specific processes and compliance requirements.

Main Requirements

• Possess a Singaporean forklift license
• Able to incidentally lift up to 25kg
• Have at least 1 year working experience in warehouse activities such as - picking, packing, driving forklift

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.