Warehouse Operator

Job description

Details:

GSK are a science-led global healthcare company. We research and develop a broad range of innovative products in three primary areas of Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines and Consumer Healthcare.

Our global manufacturing and supply (GMS) teams are responsible for making and shipping the products that help people do more, feel better, live longer. We have more than 27,000 people in GMS, across 86 sites in 36 countries. Together, these people help to produce 4 billion packs of medicine

The Consumer Healthcare manufacturing centre in Maidenhead is one of the most advanced operations of its kind in the world. Dedicated to the production of Oral Healthcare brands such as Aquafresh, Sensodyne & Macleans, producing in excess of 400,000,000 tubes of toothpaste and 18 million bottles of Mouthwash per year for consumers across Europe and the Middle East.
This role is to ensure the effective flow of materials throughout the warehouse following local procedures and complying with EHS requirements.

Compliance
Ensure vehicles and drivers are safe prior to loading/unloading
Off loading incoming or loading outgoing materials,
Booking in, labelling of receipts and completing dispatch processes
Use of lifting equipment for the safe movement of pallets across the warehouse
Use of Warehouse Management System (WMS) to ensure data integrity including completion of paperwork
and application of seals.
Supporting stock check activities.
Recognise where a deviation has occurred and escalate following relevant site process and assist in any
investigations
Completion of all relevant PPT/FLT daily checks
Clearly communicate with FLL and/or appropriate channels
Ensuring that GMP, Quality, Environmental Health & Safety processes are adhered to in all aspects of role.
To demonstrate the key capabilities, behaviours and values as set out in GSK

Closing date for applications: 16th September 2016
When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the on-line application to clearly describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter will be used to assess your application.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.

Contact information:

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Desired profile

Basic qualifications:

GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
Basic computer literacy

Preferred qualifications:

1 years experience in a warehouse environment.
Recognised Forklift Truck Licence preferable.