The key purpose of this role is to load, unload and stack materials safely and efficiently while maintaining our Inventory/Materials, Governance Controls, Customer service standards and to support Production
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, cleaned and maintained in optimal condition
- Ensure that fuel and fluids are at accepted operating levels
- Department of Labour stacking exemptions complied with
- 5S & Site housekeeping standards maintained and adhered to
- Appropriate personal protective equipment used as designated by site safety standards.
- Adherence to all relevant SOP’s and GOP’s
- Warehouse stock age standards maintained by ensuring stock rotation principles applied – FEFO
- Ensures quality control through checking packaging on warehouse floor and prior to loading
- Effective inventory management & controls in line with our governance policies
- Participation in handover process before and after every shift
- Accurate daily stock count performed using handheld device
- Generate variance reports and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain clear and effective communication with Inventory teams, Warehouse teams and other stakeholders
- Accurate checking, loading and unloading of vehicles. Load Summary used to load correct quantities of split and full pallets
- Accurate recording of returns prior to unloading
- Accurate stock movements on FG and empties from and onto the lines
- Bin sign off required to ensure accurate stock/inventory reconciliations
- 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:
Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent
Valid forklift driver license
Experience operating a double handler
Computer literate
Stock Count Digital device 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 organization
Good numerical ability
