Warehouse Technician

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

Warehouse Technician

We are recruiting for a Warehouse Technician to join our team based at our Pencoed, South Wales facility. This role will be working a 7x day fortnight shift pattern and reporting to the Warehouse & Logistics Team Lead.

About QuidelOrtho, Pencoed:

QuidelOrtho has been manufacturing products in South Wales for over 40 years. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, based in Pencoed, employs over 500 people who are involved in the manufacture and supply of clinical laboratory and immunohematology products to a global customer base.

Our Pencoed team manufacture a large menu of immunoassay products encompassing a range of disease categories.

We are proud to be a global hub for critical manufacturing lines, and we have recently expanded our capabilities with three new state-of-the-art manufacturing lines to produce a comprehensive suite of immunohematology products for blood typing and crossmatching of blood donor units. On site we have a range of functions operating globally & locally. All our employees are working towards one common goal, to help save and improve lives through diagnostics.

You’re new role:

As QuidelOrtho continue to grow, we are looking to recruit a Warehouse Technician to join our team. This is a days-based role across weekdays and weekends, operating within a vital area of our manufacturing facility.

The role is responsible for the daily receipt, storage, picking and dispatch all materials which are under direct responsibility of the warehouse team. This role offers fantastic training & development, as well as an established career path and entry into the innovative diagnostics industry.

What you’ll be doing:

Support production by ensuring that schedules for supply and replenishment are met in terms of time and accuracy. Use of forklifts and manual handling of all stock i.e. goods in, storage and dispatch to customers. ERP transactions associated with the movement of stock. Stock checking and cycle counts of all stock. Escalation of issues to supervisor. Ensures that all activities are carried out in compliance with all regulations and laws governing business and quality operations (QRS/GMP, ISO, etc.). Responsible for ensuring compliance with all local, national, international and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance. Daily inspection of manual handling/storage/lifting equipment and cold-rooms.

What you’ll need to succeed:

2-5 years relevant operational experience, ideally within a warehouse environment. Maths and English qualification to GSCE Level, or equivalent, is essential. FLT License (Reach & Counterbalance) Ability to work as part of a team, and to gain cooperation and consensus with the work group. Understanding of shop floor management techniques to ensure smooth flow of product through the factory. Ability to perform basic problem solving and employing ethical thinking when making decisions. Microsoft office experience essential (Including Excel). Hardworking, reliable with good attendance and timekeeping. Flexible towards overtime. Ability to communicate verbally with all members of the operational team, outside the team. Ability to deal with complex processes and systems.

What we’re offering:

Competitive Salary. Attractive Pension Scheme. Bonus Scheme. LinkedIn Learning Life Assurance. Private Medical Cycle to Work Scheme. Free Onsite Gym. 25 days Holidays + 8 Bank Holidays (Milestone Increases Available). Employee Assistance Programme. Reward & Recognition Programmes. Exceptional career developmental prospects.

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