In Norbrook we pride ourselves in being one of the top companies in Northern Ireland and one of the top veterinary pharmaceutical companies globally. We develop & manufacture veterinary medicines, supplying products to 120 countries globally. With a strong portfolio of existing products and significant investment in R&D to launch new products annually, we have opportunities for individuals to join us and develop their career in a global company.

Our business strategy is supported by our Values – Customer Value, One Team, Results Driven, Excellence, Innovation, and Quality – and we support our employees to live the behaviours that creates our culture. Our on-going success is based on the expertise, knowledge and innovation of our employees. If you are interested in joining our team here at Norbrook and supporting our vision, then apply for this role.

Warehouse Operative

Job Overview

Applications are invited for the position of warehouse operative within the Norbrook Carnbane warehouse. The successful candidate will assist in the day to day tasks within the warehouse.

Main Activities/Tasks

· Receiving, checking, and locating of packaging components.

· Loading/offloading of trailers in a timely and safe manner.

· Ensuring temperature monitors are applied as and when required to outgoing loads.

· The use of a multitude of forklift trucks.

· Ensure documentation is completed to GMP standard, demonstrating understanding of all documentation within the department.

· Ensuring the area is GMP compliant at all times.

· Ensure the competent handover between shifts.

· Responsible for adhering to all relevant Health & safety procedures at all times and highlighting potential risks

· Assisting in warehouse duties and organisation of the department.

· Complete daily safety checks on Fork lift trucks, Pivot Steer Truck, dock levellers and other warehouse equipment.

· Ability and confidence to take part in bi-annual stock takes.

· Work compliantly in accordance with internal monitoring and external regulatory inspectors.

· Maintaining stock levels of core components in order to meet scheduling requirements.

· Any other duties as deemed necessary by management

Essential Criteria:

Applicants must therefore demonstrate the following essential criteria on their application form in order to be considered:

· 3 years’ relevant experience working within a warehouse environment or GMP pharmaceutical environment.

· Hold a valid reach OR counterbalance truck license

· Experience operating Pivot Steer Truck

· Flexible to work occasional overtime when required

· Ability to work well within a team.

Duration: Full time, Permanent

Location: Newry

Additional Information:

· Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered.

· We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.

Benefits:

· Free life assurance

· Company pension scheme

· Healthcare cash plan

· 32 days annual leave

· Wedding leave

· Company sick pay

· Employee well-being initiatives

· Employee assistance programme

· On-site free parking

· Subsidised canteen facilities

· WeCare programme – supporting the local community

· Employee perks scheme

· Employee recognition scheme

· Career development opportunities

Contact: [email protected]

Norbrook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £12.00-£13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Transport links

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• How many years forklift experience do you have ?
• How many years warehousing experience do you have ?

Experience:

• Pivot Steer: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: W0250724