Cold Store Storeman

S Africa; Springs; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable logistics company in Springs is seeking a Cold Store Storeman for casual/temporary employment. The successful candidate will handle the receiving, storing, and picking of goods, ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Applicants should have Grade 12 and a valid Reach truck license, with at least two years of experience in a food manufacturing environment. This position requires attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in FMCG plant manufacturing food industry environment.
• Experience in storekeeping and stock control is required.
• Strong focus on stock control equipment safety.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving and picking of goods.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping in the Cold Store.
• Assist with training of new storeman.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Inventory counting

Customer driven

Results oriented

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Valid Reach truck license

Job description

Cold Store Storeman (casual/temporary employment) at Springs site.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of the COLDSTORE Storeman.

Purpose of the job

Responsible for the receiving, storing, securing and picking of goods.

Responsibilities

• Stacking and Storing of Goods
  • Responsible for supplying the clerks with empty storage bin locations to receive finished goods from packing.
  • Responsible for verifications of the previous day packed stock compared with receiving documents.
  • Responsible for stacking finished goods from packing.
  • Responsible for housekeeping in the Cold Stores ensuring there is no clutter and all pallets are stacked accordingly.
  • Responsible for not allowing any product into the Cold Store without an SU label and location.
• Picking of Goods for the 3PLs
  • Responsible for picking finished goods as per picking slip provided by the team leader.
  • Responsible for stacking all returned products accurately as per location allocated.
  • Responsible for picking pallets which are in good condition to send to the customer.
• Stacking and Storage Practices
  • Comply with all stacking and storing principles.
  • Responsible for safe stacking all pallets in the Cold Store as per stacking exemption.
  • Ensure that no damaged pallets and cases are stored and stacked in the Cold Store.
  • Ensure that all safety hazards or unsafe conditions are reported to the COLDSTORE Team Leader immediately.
  • Complete daily warehouse inspection form and submit it to COLDSTORE Team Leader.
• Safety Housekeeping and General GMPs
  • Perform daily Reach Truck inspection record and report all non‑conformances.
  • Ensure that the daily warehouse inspection is conducted and recorded on the inspection sheet.
  • Responsible for following all the safety rules of the company with regards to wearing the correct company supplied PPE.
  • Attend and contribute to daily departmental safety talks.
• Perform Ad‑Hoc Tasks
  • Carry out any reasonable request as and when required by the COLDSTORE Team Leader.
  • Assist with any other tasks when required by the COLDSTORE Team Leader.
  • Assist with training of new storeman in the Cold Store.

Minimum Requirements

• Education & Certifications
  • Grade 12 / Matric with strong numerical acumen.
  • Valid Reach truck license.
• Experience
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in FMCG plant manufacturing food industry environment.
  • Experience should be in storekeeping and stock control with a strong focus on stock control.
• Skills & Knowledge
  • Experience should be in storekeeping and stock control with a strong focus on Stock control equipment safety.
  • Stock count ability with attention to detail.
  • Stock movement and monitoring knowledge.
  • Customer driven.
  • Good stacking and storing practices.
  • Results orientated resilience drive engagement.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Inventory counting.
  • Perform daily reach truck inspections.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Minimum of two years experience in a similar position in a food processing facility.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Team player.

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