Job Specification
As a Warehouse Operative within a GMP and HACCP-certified supplements business, you will be responsible for the accurate receipt, storage, handling and dispatch of raw materials and finished products while ensuring full compliance with food safety, quality assurance and traceability standards. You will also safely operate warehouse equipment, including forklift trucks, to support efficient warehouse operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive inbound deliveries and accurately check goods against supplier delivery notes and purchase documentation.
- Safely unload and load vehicles using a counterbalance forklift truck and other approved material handling equipment.
- Complete and maintain Goods In records, ensuring all paperwork is accurate, legible and fully traceable.
- Verify batch numbers, expiry dates and product quantities on receipt to maintain complete stock traceability.
- Record all incoming stock within warehouse inventory systems and ensure documentation complies with HACCP and GMP requirements.
- Transport raw materials, pallets and finished goods safely throughout the warehouse and production areas using a forklift truck where authorised.
- Store raw materials and finished products in designated locations according to warehouse procedures and allergen segregation requirements.
- Maintain strict allergen separation to prevent cross-contamination, ensuring products are stored in accordance with food safety procedures.
- Operate a strict FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expired, First Out) stock rotation system to minimise waste and maintain product integrity.
- Monitor stock locations and rotate inventory to ensure correct batch usage and expiry date control.
- Prepare and dispatch customer orders accurately, completing all Goods Out documentation and ensuring full batch traceability.
- Verify outgoing orders against picking lists and dispatch paperwork before shipment.
- Carry out daily pre-use forklift safety inspections and report any defects immediately in accordance with company procedures.
- Maintain accurate stock records through routine stock checks, cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
- Ensure all warehouse documentation is completed accurately, filed correctly and readily available for internal and external audits.
- Maintain comprehensive records in line with HACCP, GMP and company quality management procedures.
- Support warehouse inspections, customer audits and certification audits by demonstrating complete product traceability and documentation.
- Report stock discrepancies, damaged goods, quality concerns and non-conformances promptly through the appropriate reporting procedures.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping to ensure a clean, organised and audit-ready warehouse environment.
- Follow all health and safety procedures, food safety standards, PUWER requirements and company operating procedures at all times.
- Ensure forklift operations are carried out safely in accordance with site traffic management procedures and safe systems of work.
Additional Responsibilities
As the warehouse function currently represents approximately 50% of a standard 40-hour working week, the successful candidate will also provide support to the Engineering and Production departments through machinery maintenance assistance for the remainder of the working day.
Full training will be provided to develop the knowledge and skills required to safely assist with routine machinery maintenance, preventative maintenance schedules, equipment cleaning, basic fault diagnosis and general engineering support. This cross-functional responsibility offers the opportunity to broaden technical skills while supporting the efficient operation of the production facility.
As warehouse operations continue to grow, it is anticipated that the role will progressively transition into a full-time Warehouse Operative position, with increased responsibility for stock control, goods receipt, dispatch operations, inventory management and warehouse compliance.
Core Skills
- Excellent attention to detail with a strong focus on documentation accuracy.
- Thorough understanding of batch coding, traceability and stock control procedures.
- Experience maintaining Goods In and Goods Out records using delivery notes and warehouse documentation.
- Strong knowledge of FIFO and FEFO stock rotation principles.
- Understanding of allergen segregation and contamination prevention within food or supplement manufacturing.
- Experience working within HACCP and GMP-certified environments.
- Ability to maintain accurate records for quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage paperwork efficiently.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and compliance.
- Current Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence (RTITB, ITSSAR, AITT or NPORS)
- Experience operating forklift trucks safely within a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
Key Areas of Accountability
- Accurate Goods In and Goods Out record keeping.
- Batch code verification and complete product traceability.
- Strict allergen segregation and storage compliance.
- FIFO/FEFO stock rotation.
- Inventory accuracy and stock control.
- HACCP and GMP documentation compliance.
- Audit readiness through exceptional record keeping.
- Safe handling, storage and dispatch of supplement products.
- Safe, compliant and efficient forklift operation.
- Completion of forklift safety checks and adherence to site traffic management procedures.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence (RTITB, ITSSAR, AITT or NPORS recognised).
- Previous warehouse experience.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Experience within food, pharmaceutical or supplements manufacturing.
- Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and stock traceability.
- Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS) or ERP software.
- Experience supporting production or engineering teams.
Salary between £27,000 - £30,000 dependant on skills and experience
Pay: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence?
Experience:
- Warehouse: 5 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
