Company Description
At Vital Healthcare we provide the medical devices, medicines and diagnostic products that help healthcare professionals and patients across the Island of Ireland and the UK manage illness and restore health. But what we deliver is more than simply the mechanics of treatment. We seek to be the best service provider of Medical Devices, Medicines and Services to the healthcare sector. Our brands in Ireland include Fannin & Medisource.
With the heritage of care giving dating back to 1829 we have the track record to support our claims. We deliver confidence in our ability, we have the financial strength to sustain and develop our business which is underpinned by our dedicated workforce.
Fannin is continually expanding its product portfolio in both the medical and pharma sectors both organically and through acquisition. We have an active partnering strategy and are always seeking partnership opportunities in the fields of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostic products. Whether youre a manufacturer seeking a distribution partner for the UK or the Irish market, a healthcare professional looking to commercialise an innovative concept, or a start-up in the med-tech sector, Fannin has expertise to deliver your products.
In recent years, we have made a number of acquisitions in the pharma and medical devices sectors which provide us with the perfect platform for growth in our existing markets and new growth areas. All of these relationships mean that we can bring you more more products, more know-how and more ways to care for life. For information about job opportunities at Fannin and across the wider Vital Healthcare business, please our careers site.
Job Description
Warehouse Operative
Location: Fannin Limited, Ballybrit Upper, Galway, Ireland
Department: Warehouse
Reporting to: Warehouse Team Lead
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
* Fulfill general warehouse duties:
* Organize warehouse stock daily carton boxes, raw materials, irradiated products, bottle media, pallet etc.
* Organize all waste cardboard, plastic, general waste, toxic waste for collection.
* Supply ECA 1 with sufficient stock plates, pipettes, raw material bottles etc.
* Remove all waste from 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor.
* Ensure incoming goods are checked in stock and transferred to appropriate areas qtys and batches checked. Paperwork brought to the Procurement staff.
* Maintain logs: Forklift logbook, cleaning logbook, shelf inspection logbook.
* Unlock/lock outside gates and fire escape doors in warehouse. Ensure the loading bay door controls are turned off and securely locked
* Prepare and Dispatch media for irradiation to Steris box the product, labels boxes, contact courier company, fill outgoing irradiated logbook, inform production of qtys dispatched. Inform QC laboratory when goods returned.
* Dispatch plastics goods.
* General tidying and cleaning of warehouse and loading bay. Including floor washing & cleaning. complete as per logbook.
* Ensure forklift inspection is done. Including water level in battery ( ensure appropriate PPE used)
* Complete all documentation accurately and ensure tasks are in compliance with appropriate procedures, SOPs and company and EHS regulatory requirements.
* Communicate effectively with internal and external suppliers, assisting with issues and queries
* Assist Dispatch team when necessary.
* Ensure safety in warehouse, wear the required PPE, footwear and Hi-Viz vest provided
* Ensure all visitors are signed on reception log book
* Order necessary warehouse supplies stored in warehouse tape, pallet wrap, pallets etc.
Requirements
* Reach Forklift License
Desirable Qualifications
* Experience in GLP, GMP, GDP and/or ISO environments
* Experience in SAP or similar ERP system
* Experience in warehouse inventory management
Desired Characteristics
* Pro-active
* Flexible and adaptable to changing environment
* Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the company as well as organizations outside Fannin (e.g. IT, suppliers & freight companies)
* Proven problem solving and trouble shooting skills
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Ability to plan and prioritise work to meet commitments aligned with production priorities
* Good attention to details
Although the above is a description of the requirements of the role, as stated in your contract of employment, you may be required to carry out other reasonable duties as the Company may require from time to time.
Please note that all DCC Vital staff work within quality management systems and that all of the above will apply to the product portfolio.
Skills
Forklift IT Literate Attention to detail