Key roles and responsibilities:
- Conduct pre-trip inspections prior to the start of each shift using the forklift inspection checklist.
- Ensure that the forklift is operated and maintained in optimal condition
- Ensure that fuel and fluids are at accepted operating levels
- Department of Labour stacking exemptions complied with Site housekeeping standards maintained and adhered to
- Appropriate personal protective equipment used as designated by site safety standards.
- Warehouse stock age standards maintained by ensuring stock rotation principles applied
- Ensures quality control through checking packaging on warehouse floor and prior to loading
- Effective inventory management
- Participation in handover process before and after every shift
- Accurate daily stock count performed using handheld device
- Generate variance report in SAP and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain clear and effective communication with Inventory Manager, Controller and Supervisor
- Accurate checking, loading and unloading of vehicles
- Load Summary used to load correct quantities of split and full pallets
- Shipment status updated in SAP
- Accurate recording of returns on handheld device prior to unloading
- Maintain clear and effective communication with Logistics Coordinator / team members
- All documentation accurately and comprehensively completed
- Ensure production continuity (where applicable)
- Load empties and raw materials onto production lines whilst ensuring optimal productivity
- Remove and stack finished product from line to bin whilst ensuring optimal line productivity
- Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedures
Profile
- Minimum of OND in a relevant Course
- Valid forklift driver license
- Experience operating a double handler
- Computer literate
- SAP literacy advantageous
- Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good verbal and communication skills
- Good self-management principles
- Ability to adapt to change effectively
- Lives the values of the organisation
- Good numerical ability
