Warehouse Operative - Afternoon Shift (4.00pm - 12.00am)

Executes day-to-day warehouse operations according to established guidelines and procedures. Handles routine tasks such as receiving, storing, and shipping materials or products, ensuring that goods are accurately logged and managed in the system. Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, reporting discrepancies, and ensuring timely order fulfillment. Operates warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, to move products efficiently. Maintains a safe and organized work environment while adhering to safety protocols. Resolves common operational issues by applying standard solutions and following established methods. Communicates with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks and ensure smooth workflow within the warehouse. The warehouse operative plays a key role in the day-to-day running of the warehouse operations according to established guidelines and procedures. Handles routine tasks such as receiving, storing, and shipping materials or products, ensuring that goods are accurately logged and managed in the system. Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, reporting discrepancies, and ensuring timely order fulfillment. Typical responsibilities may include:

• Sortation and loading of customer orders into defined delivery routes. Some heavy lifting involved.
• Handle all hazardous products in line with company training.
• Loading lorries, vehicles containing boxes and pallets. Booking out goods.
• General Warehouse Duties to support the warehouse team.
• Comply with the site rules, including manual handling & health and safety, at all times.
• Dealing with Customer/Warehouse queries.
• Liaising with our operations team.
• Meet Warehouse KPI targets.
• Utilize VWR resource and equipment to perform role effectively.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  Forklift license desirable, training will be given, Must be physically fit.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office computer packages is preferable
• Familiarity with SAP or other Warehouse related computer systems and equipment would be preferable.
• Previous warehouse picking experience is advantageous but not essential.
• The successful applicant will be trained to operate High Level Order Pickers (HLOPs).
• Full on-site training will be provided, including equipment familiarisation and safe working procedures.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills are essential.
Working within the warehouse, PPE Required and must be worn at all times.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Why Avantor? Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!