Clerk: Traceability

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG is seeking a Stock Controller to ensure accurate traceability, stock control, and logistics support. You will assist with loading, dispatch, stock counts, and warehouse housekeeping to maintain efficient distribution.

Key responsibilities include maintaining traceability, applying FIFO, recording batch codes, and ensuring only released stock is picked and packed. A minimum Grade 12 and 2 years in Food/Beverage are preferred.

Qualifications

• GMP knowledge and implementation in daily work.
• Strong record-keeping and traceability practices.
• Stock control accuracy and FIFO rotation.
• Clear written and verbal communication required.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate traceability records for dispatched products, including batch codes and quantities.
• Record split batches and ensure full product traceability.
• Use current traceability documents and ensure records are legible and complete.
• Verify only released products are picked, packed, and loaded; quarantine stock if needed.
• Follow regional colour-coding for crates and identify mixed-product dollies.
• Adhere to FIFO stock rotation when selecting products for packing and dispatch.
• Ensure stock is date coded and moved only with proper release status.
• Report deviations to supervisor or team leader immediately.
• Complete traceability documentation with product descriptions and regional allocations.
• Verify packed quantities match customer orders and obtain approvals for amendments.
• Sign off packing records and maintain complete documentation.

Skills

GMP

Traceability

Stock control

FIFO management

Communication

Detail orientation

Team player

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Job description

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for ensuring accurate product traceability, stock control, and logistics activities while complying with FIFO, GMP, technical, and health and safety standards. Supports loading, dispatch, stock counts, housekeeping, and general warehouse operations to ensure efficient and compliant distribution processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate traceability records for all products dispatched, including product name, batch codes, quantities, and destination customer, region, or department.
• Record split batches clearly when more than one batch code is used to fulfil an order, ensuring full product traceability.
• Use only approved, current-version traceability documents and ensure all records are clear, legible, and completed correctly.
• Ensure only technically released and approved products are picked, packed, and loaded; quarantined or rejected stock may not be used without authorization.
• Follow regional colour-coding requirements for crates and clearly identify mixed-product dollies to prevent loading and receiving errors.
• Adhere to FIFO (First In, First Out) stock rotation principles when selecting products for packing and dispatch.
• Ensure all stock is date coded, stored in designated areas, and moved only according to release status and authorization requirements.
• Report any stock rotation, picking, release, or traceability deviations immediately to the Supervisor or Team Leader.
• Complete all traceability documentation accurately, including product descriptions, batch codes, quantities packed, and regional allocations.
• Verify that packed quantities align with customer purchase orders and obtain management approval for any amendments or deviations.
• Sign off completed packing records, eliminate blank spaces with dashes, and ensure documentation is submitted, co-signed, scanned, and filed correctly.
• Maintain GMP standards by following PPE requirements, practising clean-as-you-go principles, and performing scheduled cleaning activities.
• Keep all assigned work areas, loading bays, equipment rooms, driveways, and surrounding areas clean, neat, and organized.
• Comply with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (SHE) policies, procedures, and workplace regulations at all times.
• Assist with daily and monthly stock counts, stock count preparation, documentation completion, discrepancy reporting, and stock control activities.
• Perform logistics and general operational duties, including loading and offloading vehicles safely, verifying equipment quantities, maintaining storage areas, and acting as Stock Controller when required.

Experience and qualifications:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Experience - At least 2 years in the Food or Beverage Industry would be advantageous.

Skills and competencies:

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Product Traceability and Record Keeping
• Stock Control and FIFO Management
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to multitask, be detail orientated and accurate.
• Team player

Diversity & Inclusion:

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

Closing Date: 20 November 2026