Warehouse Operative

Uniphar – Who we are

With 3,000+ employees across Ireland, the UK, Europe, MENA, and the U.S., Uniphar partners with 200+ top pharmaco-medical manufacturers, delivering specialised, tech-enabled solutions through its three divisions: Medtech, Supply Chain & Retail, and Pharma.

This opportunity sits within Uniphar Medtech, a dedicated division focused on delivering innovative medical technologies and solutions.

Role Title

Warehouse Operative

Reports To

Warehouse & Facilities Manager

Location

Northern Cross Business Park / Finglas

The Warehouse Operative will be responsible for materials handling, deliveries and supporting internal and external customer requests to the highest quality standards including health and safety standards.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• This Job Profile is not an exhaustive list of duties for the position holder. It does however provide an indication of the main duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Receive materials and update the inventory management system, store and allocate received materials as per company procedures ensuring stock rotation by expiry dates.
• Pick, pack and dispatch materials to internal and external customers as per company procedures ensuring the quality of all stock shipped i.e. condition and expiry date.
• Ensure that all materials dispatched are transported to their destination efficiently, safely and accurately.
• Ensure that all stock handled is stored correctly, safely and accurately within the warehouse facility and carry out stock taking activities.
• The use of material handling equipment will be necessary and must be operated in a safe manner.
• Liaise with internal and external parties regarding material and logistical issues.
• Carry out Warehouse administrative duties including the scanning of documentation
• Participate in the implementation of operational processes & perform work to the standards of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) for the medical business sector, as required.
• Good understanding and participation of irregular cycle counting, and planned year end stock takes.
• Some knowledge on handling of biohazardous returned goods would be preferable.
• Ensure all duties are carried out in an efficient and safe manner. (Storage of materials, manual handling, consideration of others).
• General housekeeping duties of stores facilities and equipment.
• Any other reasonable duties required to support the overall team.

Role Requirements

Essential:

• Good oral and written communications skills.
• REACH License – Forktruck and/or Order-Picker
• Good numerical skills.
• Minimum of 2 years previous Warehouse/Stores experience.
• General computer skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good understanding of health and safety issues.
• Team player

Preferred:

• Experience with barcode scanning etc.