Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in KwaZulu Natal - New Germany has an opportunity available for a Machine Operator (Forklift).The main purpose of the role is to achieve operational operational excellence, within the Dis-Chem Distribution Centre. Ensure efficient and accurate picking, replenishment and counting of stock in line with company standard operational procedures within the warehouse. Transport of goods from one point to another as per management/ operational requirements using relevant machinery.Minimum Requirement:
Essential:

• Grade 12 or Senior Certificate
• Valid Forklift Licence

• Test the hydraulics/ mechanical/ electrical systems of the machine and the information gauges to ensure that they are functioning properly

• Verify that all points on the maintenance checklist are complete
• When parking the machine after a job is completed, park the machine in designated area and ensure the forks are touching the ground
• Ensure the forks and cage of the reach truck is clean
• Check if fuel/ charge are required and inform maintenance technician accordingly
• Accurately report on the condition of the machine and any maintenance activity or replacement that may be required to the supervisor
• Ensure the machine operator agreement is understood and signed
• Ensure safety harness is worn when necessary
• Pack away or transport stock within the building, following the instructions from the scanner
• Ensure material on pallets is stable, neat and evenly distributed to ensure safe transportation of stock
• Ensure pallets are tightly wrapped before pallet is taken from source location
• Ensure goods loaded are within the machines weight and size limits
• Picking needs to happen per box, per level and done so accurately
• Ensure orders are picked, once an order is received
• Ensure that necessary totes/ boxes are used and rules are followed at all times, when receiving picking instructions
• Ensure necessary standards of speed, accuracy and targets are maintained, while picking
• Ensure all goods when picked are loaded into the system guided coloured tote or box
• Ensure that the completed order is dropped off at the correct checking area or conveyor
• Ensure material on pallets is stable, neat and evenly distributed to ensure safe transportation of stock
• Assist the inventory controller or stock controller, by using the reach truck and a cage, when required to help with Inventory counts
• Assist the safe transportation of the inventory controller during these stock counts
• Ensure pallets are put back in its bin position, once counting has been done
• Assist with movement of stock around the DC, when Inventory Department is busy with space planning

Competencies
Essential:

• Knowledge of Distribution Centre, logistics and supply chain operations. Have knowledge of the business measures and targets, directly related to own role
• Demonstrate an understanding of the business measures and targets directly relating to own role
• English Read, write and speak
• Communicate proactively
• Demonstrate customer service mind set
• Proactively communicate
• Solution focused
• Time management
• Deadline driven
• Attention to detail

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Drivers license and/or own reliable transport
• Must be able to lift boxes up to 20 kg
• 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, 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.

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