POSITION SUMMARY:

The Warehouser is responsible for logistics, shipping and receiving of goods. Follows established procedures and guidelines to receive, handle, store, record, and dispatch goods in a store or warehouse.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Receive and unload incoming goods. Deliver goods to customer location and or Inside facility locations Visual control of any transport damages and for discrepancies between goods and invoices.  Accurately sort, label and store goods in appropriate locations; arrange storage to optimize warehouse space.  Pick outgoing goods according to written or verbal requests or orders. Pack goods according to ADR standards. Load goods onto forwarding truck; observe load securing of goods. Enter data into a database or other computerized system to maintain up-to-date stock records. Retrieve stored information to respond to enquiries (for example on inventory levels or delivery schedules). Operate forklifts or other warehouse machinery. Care and maintenance of warehouse machinery and equipment.  Basic maintenance instead of in depth-harder general maintenance of equipment Follow designated loss prevention, security and safety practices according to policy and correct or report non-compliance of appropriate procedures/policies. Take immediate action to contain spillage using hazardous material containment procedures as outlined in the Work Safe Manual, including proper and timely reporting. Housekeeping in warehouse and surrounding area and maintaining 6s Standards Perform other routine clerical activities as required according to the organization’s established procedures. These activities may include answering telephones; updating stock cards and inventory records; and completing receipt, transfer, delivery, and dispatch forms and any other reasonable tasks requested by line manager.

 

POSITION CHALLENGES:

 

Ensuring safety of all operations. Respect planning, directives and deadlines. Controls the input and output of products.

 

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY: N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

 

Formal Education: 

Secondary school level education (Required)

Relevant tertiary qualification or studying towards relevant tertiary qualification (Preferred)

 

 

Knowledge & Experience:

Previous experience in a similar warehouse / shipping role. (Required)

Safe handling with chemical goods/products (Preferred)

 

Technical/skill Requirements:

Forklift Truck License (Required)

Basic usage of Microsoft office package (Required)

Valid Driver’s License (Preferred)