Forklift / Reach truck Readiness

• Check mechanical condition of the forklift – complete the check list and daily checks on the forklift
• Conduct preventative maintenance and report faults
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods

Goods Processes

• Goods loading and offloading from trucks
• Offloading inbound shipments safely and move packed products to correct storage locations
• Efficiently stack and store control – stacking goods in the correct storage / racking bays
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage
• Examining products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Ensure proper stock rotation

Stock Take

• Assist in stock take processes and preperation

Housekeeping

• Contribute to the improvement of a safe work environment in work areas.
• Maintain safe and tidy warehouse.
• Ensure that damages are reported accordingly and timeously.

General

• Participate in improvement initiatives.
• Operate a forklift and/or reach truck.
• Work momentum managed in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage and enforce good quality controls and food safety
• Management of the TWMS system
• General duties as instructed by direct supervisor (within reason/scope)

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

Qualifications

• Matric is a MUST and Forklift certification per OSHA standards

Experience

• At least 1-year experience in the warehouse or stores within an edible Oils industry or FMCG. 
• Proper stacking in compliance with legal requirements, Able to work shifts as and when assigned

Skills

• Able to read and write
• Good administrative skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to assess weights and judge distances and heights
• Able to work in varying temperatures
• Depending upon season
• Having a good sense of balance
• Having good eye-hand-foot coordination

Knowledge

• Forklift safety measures
• Good understanding of all road safety warning signs
• Good understanding of moving products weighing half a ton (1/2 ton to 2 tons)
• Adherence to safe driving practices

Competencies

• Proven forklift competency
• Ability to work under pressure
• Pay attention to detail
• Planning and organising
• Ability to follow instructions
• Customer centric both internally and externally
• Hands on approach
• Physical fitness