Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Midrand has an opportunity available for a DC Checker to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to achieve operational excellence, within the Dis-Chem Distribution Centre. Perform a checking function in the outbound checking area, in order to meet both legal and customer requirements.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• Matric With English and Mathematics

• 1 Year relevant experience, in a Distribution, Logistics or Supply Chain Environment
• Computer Literacy - MS Office

Advantageous:

• Supply-Chain or Logistics Degree or Diploma
• Computer Skills Word, Excel, Outlook

:

• Ensure that a high standard of accuracy is maintained during checking of picked orders
• Ensure that all picked stock is scanned to verify order against required quantity, batch and expiry date
• Ensure that stock is packed in a manner that will prevent cross-contamination and damages during transport to stores
• Ensure that once checked that: Either the pack-slip is included in the box or label with the description of goods in the Stock box or tote
• Ensure that all goods when packed for dispatch to stores are labelled with labels required. (Use the store name/ invoice number and number of boxes)
• Do not allow stock to be removed from the warehouse, without proper documentation or the approval of the supervisor or manager/pharmacist
• Meet set targets set by management with emphasis on accuracy
• Report and record, on all errors made by pickers, to supervisors or management
• Report on the damage or malfunction of all checking equipment
• Confer with supervisors or management regularly regarding stock errors and damages
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Ensure that the checking area storage and space utilization is optimized
• Be security conscious at all times and avoid theft and fraud
• Ensure that extra/ wrong picks are set aside for supervisor authorisation allowing inventory to return stock to bin

Competencies
Essential:

• Knowledge of Distribution Centre, logistics and supply chain operations. Have knowledge of the business measures and targets,directly related to own role
• English Read, write and speak.
• Communicate proactively in order to build co-operative relationships with internal customers
• Demonstrate personal initiative
• Deadline driven
• Attention to detail

Special conditions of employment:

• South African Citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Drivers license and/or own reliable transport
• Be able to adapt to working hours according to business needs
• Be able to work any shift i.e. day, night, weekends, holidays and overtime as per business and operational requirements
• Must be willing to be rotated to where needed and must be willing to perform any other functions within the department, should the need arise

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chems approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chems Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
People with Disabilities.

Skills Required