Job Description

Purpose of the job

To ensure that all physical stock movements take place according to company policy.

Required outputs: Functional

Pick and prepare stock for loading onto trucks in accordance with picking slips. Communicate with Despatch Team Leader or Logistics Controller timeously should a product not be in the warehouse as stated on the picking slip, i.e. availability or pack size Ensure FIFO system w.r.t. expired products is applied. Expired products to be moved to allocated area for expired products. Notify Despatch Team Leader and Warehouse Team Leader w.r.t. expired product moved to the allocated area. Load and offload vehicles in accordance with documentation. Ensure no discrepancies between documents and physical stock movement. Ensure products (drums) are neat and clean before consolidated for despatch. Damaged product in the warehouse or on a vehicle is to be repacked immediately Ensure product is correctly marked or labelled once it has been repacked. Communicate all discrepancies noted w.r.t. stock shortages to the Despatch Team Leader/Warehouse Team Leader as well as Logistics Controllers. Required to drive a forklift, keep forklifts and battery chargers in good working condition. Complete forklift checklist daily To safely drive the forklift to ensure no product damage prior to loading or when unloading Report any defects on the Forklift to the Despatch Team Leader/Warehouse Team Leader Ensure accurate final checks of product picked and prepared for delivery Palletisation of stock and barcoding of small packs Ensure good housekeeping standards and cleanliness are maintained in the warehouse Palletisation of stock, barcoding of small packs, packing of boxes onto pallets and shrink-wrapping. Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained in areas of responsibility Report all faulty products and leaking drums to Despatch Team Leader/Warehouse Team Leader Participate in stocktakes as and when required Understand and adopt good warehousing and storage practises Uphold and work according to all internal and external safety guidelines Responsible for the storage, movement of product meeting quality standards May on occasion be required to work overtime to load or unload trucks.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum education Grade 12 Minimum 1 years' relevant experience in logistics, distribution, production or warehousing as a Materials Handler. Must be able to a Forklift, be medically fit to drive a Forklift and be in possession of a valid Forklift driver's license. Must maintain medical fitness to drive a forklift in order to have the relevant driver's license renewed successfully. Possess excellent communication (verbal and written) skills. Possess a sound knowledge of all Acts, i.e. hazardous chemicals, road transportation, etc. Must be able to work independently as well as within a team and be deadline driven. Must be able to report to the Despatch Team Leader/Warehouse Team Leader Must be in good physical condition as it is a position that requires much physical activity Must be very accurate and be able to work under pressure Computer literate with basic computer skills

Personal attributes


Attention to detail Accuracy Work Standards Communication Team work Adhering to principles and values Following instructions and procedures Planning and organising Coping with pressures and setbacks Adapting and responding to change * Safety orientated