Warehouse Operative

Recruiter
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Location
Cramlington
Salary
Competitive
Posted
26 Jul 2017
Closes
29 Jul 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Description:

As a Warehouse Operative you will work in a team based environment performing material handling duties within a busy warehouse, which include picking & packing of customer orders to meet tight deadlines ensuring orders are shipped right first time/on time. Responsibilities: * Perform warehouse duties in line with current standard operating procedures and in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice * Fully embrace company's PPI (Practical Process Improvement Program) 5s supporting continuous improvement initiatives * Participates actively in team meetings * Safely operate distribution equipment, as required, i.e. Counter balance and Reach truck are essential, full up to date license required * PC skills to use in house software packages for Pick/Pack/Ship daily of customer orders * Maintain records to comply with regulatory requirements, GMPs and SOPs. * Operate and maintain mechanical equipment * Perform any in process checks * Perform duties in a safe and efficient manner, proactively resolving any issues as they arise * Ensure housekeeping standards are met Minimum Qualifications/Experience Required: * Forklift license for both Reach and Counter balance models is required and Bendy would be an advantage but not essential. * Experience of working in a warehouse environment is required and knowledge of computer systems would be advantageous * Work well in a team, be flexible to work additional hours if required to meet the demands of the business * The ability to problem solve effectively and make recommendations would also be hugely advantageous for this role. Working Conditions: * Working on a shift basis you will be required to stand for extended durations * Required to routinely push and pull and/or lift up to 25kg on a regular basis * Required to walk and may occasionally sit, kneel, crouch * Required to work in a work environment where the noise level is usually moderate to high. * Required to handle hazardous goods and materials *IND-EMEA