Warehouse Assistant Pharmaceutical Wholesale

Job Purpose

To assist in the day-to-day operations of a pharmaceutical wholesale warehouse, ensuring proper receipt, storage, handling, picking, packing, and dispatch of medicines while maintaining accuracy, cleanliness, and compliance with applicable pharmaceutical storage procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive medicines and pharmaceutical products from suppliers and verify the quantity, product name, batch number, expiry date, and condition of the goods.
• Arrange and store medicines systematically in designated locations as per warehouse procedures.
• Follow FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) and FIFO principles wherever applicable.
• Check stock for damaged, leaking, expired, or near-expiry products and report discrepancies to the Warehouse In-Charge/Pharmacist.
• Assist in picking medicines against invoices, sales orders, and dispatch requirements.
• Verify product name, strength, quantity, batch number, and expiry before packing and dispatch.
• Ensure proper packing and handling of medicines to prevent damage during storage and transportation.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and proper organization of the warehouse.
• Assist with stock counting, physical inventory, and reconciliation of stock differences.
• Update or assist in updating stock records in the ERP/software and maintain necessary warehouse documentation.
• Segregate expired, damaged, returned, or rejected medicines in the designated area as instructed.
• Assist in handling customer/supplier returns and maintain appropriate records.
• Follow temperature and storage requirements for medicines and promptly report any deviation or storage-related issue.
• Ensure that medicines are stored safely and are protected from excessive heat, moisture, dust, and other unsuitable conditions.
• Support loading and unloading of pharmaceutical consignments while taking care to avoid product damage.
• Coordinate with the Sales, Purchase, Accounts, and Delivery teams whenever required for smooth order processing.
• Follow company SOPs, safety procedures, and applicable pharmaceutical/warehouse regulations.
• Perform other warehouse-related duties assigned by the Warehouse Manager or Pharmacist.

Required Skills

• D.Pharm qualification with basic knowledge of medicines and pharmaceutical products.
• Basic understanding of batch number, expiry date, MRP, quantity, and pharmaceutical stock management.
• Good attention to detail and ability to identify product/quantity discrepancies.
• Basic computer knowledge, including MS Excel and inventory/ERP software.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Willingness to learn pharmaceutical warehouse operations.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a warehouse environment.
• Responsible, punctual, disciplined, and safety-conscious.