Warehouse Operator

We take great pride in our vast range of chemical and biochemical products and our high standards can only be maintained through great people who share our values and desire to do the very best job possible every day.

We acknowledge the important part our team members, who are based over three continents with manufacturing laboratories and distribution centres in Switzerland, Austria, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany Slovakia, China, and the United States play in our continued success.

Position Summary

This is a critical role ensuring accuracy fulfilling of orders in our warehouse and ensuring they meet our high-quality standards as well as strict deadlines for courier collection, which enables us to meet our customer expectations.

Role and Responsibilities

• Accurate and efficient picking and packing of orders to meet courier collection deadlines
• Maintain accurate stock control systems – monitor and manage stock of products and packaging materials to ensure orders can be fulfilled on time
• Pack goods with protective materials and label packaged goods ready for dispatch
• Ensure stock of packaging and product is adequately stored for ease of use and restocking
• Receive and check deliveries and correctly store and rotate materials
• Enter data of jobs into SAP
• Ensure customer requests are dealt with in a timely manner
• Book deliveries with couriers such as FedEx and DHL
• Ensure daily checklists and tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Liaise with the other teams to monitor all incoming orders and plan daily order fulfilment
• Contribute to improvements in warehouse processes to increase efficiencies, reduce wastage, and improve quality
• Ensure all equipment is operated correctly
• Ensure that all relevant information is recorded accurately
• Adhere to all health, safety and security policies and procedures
• Take all necessary steps to improve safety standards and encourage other employees to be aware of and use good safe working practices
• Always represent the company by behaving in a professional and responsible manner
• Maintain and improve our reputation with customers, fellow employees, and the community within which we operate.
• Always maintain a good standard of housekeeping and hygiene within the department

Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with using IT programs, such as Microsoft Word & Excel
• Experience with stock control systems
• Previous experience working in a chemical warehouse environment would be beneficial
• A forklift truck license would be an advantage but not essential
• English C1 (oral and written)
• Labtech experience
• Ability to carry out repetitive tasks quickly and carefully
• Basic computer skills
• Basic Outlook and SAP skills
• Good communication skills to effectively liaise with customers & colleagues
• Team player with a flexible and proactive approach; willing to fulfil any additional duties and requirements that may be necessary from time to time to meet company objectives
• Attention to detail with a good level of reading & writing skills
• Able to work without constant supervision and direction
• Self-motivated & self-disciplined
• Reasonable level of fitness to undertake manual handling – items are not necessarily very heavy but there is repetitive lifting and carrying work involved

About Us

Biosynth® is an innovative life sciences reagents, custom synthesis and manufacturing services company headquartered in Staad, Switzerland. We are by scientists, for scientists, securing supply chains with consistent quality, across the globe. As a trusted supplier, manufacturer and partner to the pharmaceutical, life science and diagnostic industries, as well as food, agrochemical and cosmetic customers, we have facilities on three continents and a rapid global distribution network. Our main production laboratories are located in Switzerland, the UK, Slovakia and China, with peptide and antibody production in the US and the Netherlands. Enzyme projects are based in Austria, bioconjugation projects are carried out in Berlin and biological IVD reagents in Ireland.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to location, relevant skills, training, education, etc.

Biosynth supports your life's needs through an extensive offering of comprehensive, competitive and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support you total well-being.

Biosynth, is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects this commitment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

Recruitment agencies - we are unable to accept unsolicited CVs and communications from external recruiters. We do not use recruitment agencies to recruit for our roles.