Stores Operative in Leeds

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Product & Packaging Operations

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description:

About Orthopaedics

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Orthopaedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopaedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes, and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

We are searching for the best talent for the Stores Operative role to be in Leeds, United Kingdom!

Purpose: The Warehouse Stores Associate is responsible for receiving, storing, issuing, and tracking inventory and supplies in the warehouse/stores area. This role supports smooth operations by maintaining accurate inventory records, preparing materials for production and shipping, handling specialized picks (including clean room work), and ensuring compliance with safety and quality procedures.

As a Stores Operative, you will:

• Receive and book in incoming deliveries; verify quantities and condition, and report discrepancies, liaising with the Receiving Inspection department.
• Unload and move raw materials / packaging items required for work in progress, replenish line-side stock using appropriate equipment (pallet jack, hand truck, forklift if certified) as and when required.
• Accurately put away items to assigned locations and maintain organised storage areas.
• Pick work orders for the shopfloor and clean room.
• Prepare, rebox, label, and palletise items for shipping; handle small-order packaging as needed.
• Support cycle counting and regular inventory audits; reconcile variances and update records.
• Support and execute replenishment runs between local distribution warehouse as scheduled.
• Support maintenance of Consumables Tracker and monitor chemical expiry dates; segregate and flag expired/near-expiry items.
• Process walk-in queries and delivery queries (purchasing); coordinate with purchasing and receiving teams.
• Participate when requested in operational/coordination meetings.
• Adhere to compliance related procedures, adhere to PPE and safe lifting practices as required.
• Maintain stores housekeeping and 6S standards.
• Support returns processing, defect segregation, and disposal procedures.
• Operate warehouse management systems (ERP) to maintain accurate records.

Qualification/Requirements:

• Previous warehouse, stores, or material handling experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn ERP or inventory application
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Experience supporting audits and cross-functional meetings.
• Good communication and teamwork skills; able to coordinate with purchasing, production, and finance.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
• Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.
• Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
• Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.

Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPOEMEA

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Analytical Reasoning, Communication, Data Reporting, Detail-Oriented, Equipment Maintenance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Innovation, Materials Handling, Package and Labeling Regulations, Package Equipment, Packing Orders, Plant Operations, Process Oriented, Product Packaging Design, Professional Ethics, Quality Assurance (QA), Teamwork, Validation Testing