Coloplast, a global leader in medical devices serving 143+ countries, is seeking a Warehouse Associate (Warehouse Logistics Specialist / Warehouse Employee) (m/f/d) for Hamburg-Allermöhe European Distribution Centre to independently process incoming and outgoing goods, transport goods using industrial trucks and forklifts, manage storage operations and order picking, coordinate with internal logistics for smooth processing, handle order management and inventory control, and support intimate healthcare products distribution making life easier for people worldwide.
About Coloplast – Global Intimate Healthcare Leader
Global Reach: Products available in more than 143 countries serving millions worldwide
Employee Strength: Approximately 17,000 employees globally, 170 at European Distribution Centre
Healthcare Focus: Ostomy care, continence care, wound & skin care, interventional urology, voice & respiratory
Mission: Making life easier for people with highly personal medical conditions
Innovation: Creating solutions addressing specific needs through “intimate healthcare” approach
Career Opportunity & Benefits Excellence
Strategic Location: Hamburg-Allermöhe European Distribution Centre (EDC) serving entire region
Work Hours: Full-time 38.5 hours per week with flexible shift patterns
Financial Benefits: Functional allowances, bonus payments, annual salary adjustments
Health & Wellness: EGYM-WELLPASS gym membership, 30 days vacation, fresh fruit & drinks daily
Position Overview
This Warehouse Associate role involves independently processing and managing incoming and outgoing goods for Coloplast global medical devices company. You will create and update delivery notes and inventory lists, transport goods using various industrial trucks including forklifts, perform loading and unloading operations, manage storage of deliveries and returns, conduct order picking and packing activities, contact internal logistics department for coordination, and handle clarification cases in order processing with focus on inventory management ensuring smooth healthcare product distribution.
Why This Role Matters: As Warehouse Associate at Coloplast global leader, you support distribution of medical products improving lives for people with intimate healthcare needs in 143+ countries, work in European Distribution Centre with 170-person international team, receive comprehensive benefits including gym membership and 30 vacation days, advance career through internal training and “Career Path” development programs, and contribute to mission-driven organization making meaningful difference in global healthcare delivery worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
Goods Processing & Documentation
- Independent processing and management of incoming and outgoing goods operations
- Create and update delivery notes and inventory lists with accuracy
- Handle documentation for medical devices distribution meeting quality standards
- Ensure proper record-keeping for healthcare product logistics operations
Material Handling & Transportation
- Carry out transport of goods using various industrial trucks and equipment
- Perform loading and unloading of trucks efficiently and safely
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment professionally
- Ensure safe handling of medical devices and healthcare products
Storage Operations & Warehouse Management
- Manage storage of goods deliveries and returns systematically
- Prepare and follow-up storage areas maintaining organization standards
- Optimize warehouse space utilization for European Distribution Centre
- Maintain cleanliness and order in storage areas per quality requirements
Order Picking & Packing Operations
- Conduct picking and packing of various medical device items accurately
- Contact internal logistics department for coordination and planning needs
- Ensure order accuracy meeting healthcare distribution quality standards
- Process orders efficiently supporting timely delivery to 143+ countries
Advanced Logistics Coordination
- Perform various PC-based tasks for order processing and inventory management
- Contact internal logistics department and customer service coordination
- Handle clarification cases in order processing focusing on inventory management
- Provide operational control of order pickers and order control at central I-point
Quality & Compliance Assurance
- Maintain strong quality awareness ensuring healthcare product standards
- Ensure high reliability in all warehouse operations and processes
- Follow safety protocols for medical devices handling and distribution
- Support compliance with healthcare industry regulations and standards
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Completed vocational training as “warehouse logistics specialist” (Fachlagerist/Fachkraft für Lagerlogistik) preferred
- OR several years of professional experience in warehousing environment
- Knowledge of order picking and order management operations desirable
Essential Requirements
- Willingness to work in different shift patterns supporting 24/7 distribution operations
- Strong teamwork skills and collaborative approach with international colleagues
- Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements in dynamic work environment
- Strong quality awareness and high reliability for healthcare products handling
- Good German language skills (spoken and written) required for daily operations
Preferred Qualifications
- Forklift license (Gabelstaplerführerschein) is significant advantage for material handling
- English language skills beneficial for international distribution center environment
- Experience with warehouse management systems and inventory control software
- Previous experience in medical devices or healthcare products logistics
About Coloplast – Making Life Easier Worldwide
Join Coloplast, one of world’s leading medical device companies, developing products and services making life easier for people with highly personal medical conditions. Company works closely with product users to create solutions addressing specific needs through “intimate healthcare” approach. Business encompasses ostomy care, continence care, wound and skin care, interventional urology, and voice and respiratory care. Organization operates globally with approximately 17,000 employees worldwide, around 170 working at European distribution center in Hamburg-Allermöhe.
Global Impact: Products available in more than 143 countries, pursuing ambitious growth agenda while constantly exploring new ways to move forward.
Application Process & Contact
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit complete application documents through “Apply Now” button:
- Cover Letter: Expressing interest and relevant qualifications for position
- CV/Resume: Detailing professional experience and education background
- Certificates: Including relevant training, licenses, and qualifications
- Salary Expectations: State expected compensation in application
- Start Date: Indicate earliest possible start date for position
Contact Information
People & Culture Team
Email: detikr@coloplast.com
Available to answer questions about warehouse associate position and application process
Who Should Apply?
- Warehouse Logistics Specialists: With vocational training seeking stable medical devices career
- Experienced Warehouse Workers: From logistics or distribution background wanting global company role
- Forklift Operators: With equipment certification seeking comprehensive benefits package
- Order Pickers: Looking for full-time position with 30 vacation days and gym membership
- Career Changers: With transferable skills and interest in healthcare logistics sector
- Logistics Professionals: Seeking mission-driven role improving lives through medical products distribution
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