Job Description

Responsibilities:

Responsible for material handling of a variety of items to various warehouse locations. Responsible for operating a reach truck and forklift when picking, binning, and moving items and loading and off-loading of items from transporting vehicles.

High level - Objectives:

Picking and binning/ receiving items in the warehouse and yard facility.

Load and unload cargo.

Adhere and maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.

Ensure that material handling equipment is well maintained, and faults are reported.

Adhere to the picking schedule to ensure that loads are completed on time.

Main responsibilities:

Efficient and effective stock control of receipt and transfer of stock (incoming and outgoing) Accurate checking, scanning and receipt of stock with adherence to all receiving and stock control policies, requirements, and procedures. Planning co-ordination and completing physical verifications of product/stacks (all checks) against picking slips and delivery notes. Conducting and logging of quality checks (product temperatures) on incoming and outgoing product Conduct verification checks on the computerized stock system. Check all stacks and ensure compliance with company quality standards and stacking requirements. Logging all non-conforming pallets on delivery note and control documents. Commit and comply to the requirements of the 20 Keys continuous workplace improvement programme and any other company management systems.

Requirements:

Grade 12. Valid Forklift driving license. Previous forklift and reach truck driving. Previous chemical handling experience. Previous experience in loading and off- loading trucks with forklift. Previous experience with handling of products with shelf life and expiry dates - LIFO (Last in First Out) vs FIFO (First in First Out). 2 years' experience in an FMCG environment. Knowledge of warehousing and distribution. Knowledge of health and safety procedures in warehousing.

The successful incumbent must have the following skill sets:

Must be comfortable with the Ecowize culture and values. Able to work a strict shift position and willing to work over weekends. Experience in the food production industry. Must be able to manage the strict flow of operations. Ability to work in a dynamic work environment and meet deadlines. High work standards, energetic and driven. Excellent communication skills (English Command). Proficient in all Microsoft Applications. Attention to detail. Customer centric.

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he closing date for internal applications is 24 March 2025.

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