DC Machine Operator (Forklift) - DC - Kwazulu Natal

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Warehouse in New Germany is seeking a DC Machine Operator - Forklift. The role involves safely transporting goods within the warehouse, adhering to guidelines for optimal storage and operational efficiency, while ensuring cleanliness and equipment safety. The ideal candidate will have a valid forklift license and experience in a similar role, showcasing strong time management and attention to detail.

Benefits

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ relevant experience in a similar role.
• Ability to perform safety checks and report equipment concerns.
• Understand quality control and demonstrate calmness under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Transport pallets to storage locations and maintain safe storage practices.
• Conduct equipment safety checks and maintain cleanliness of machinery.
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures at all times.

Skills

English

Time management

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Valid Forklift license

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Warehouse in New Germany, KZN has an opportunity available for a DC Machine Operator - Forklift to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be transport of goods from one point to another as per management/ operational requirements using relevant machinery.

Minimum Requirements…
Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• 1 -2 years’ relevant experience
• Valid Forklift license

Job Specification…

• Transport the pallets to the respective storage location and store them safe and neatly in the bin allocate.
• Ensure goods loaded are within the machines weight and size limits.
• Ensure that the warehouse and storage areas space is used in an optimal manner
• Make use of a high level order picking machine with safety harness to pick.
• Ensure that necessary standards of speed and accuracy are maintained, while picking.
• Apply a procedure of stock rotation when picking stock (Earliest expiry date, to be picked first)
• Be responsible for ensuring that good housekeeping practices, are applied at all times.
• Perform safety checks of equipment and report any concerns to your Supervisor/ Manager
• Ensure that machine is kept clean and damage free.
• Assist with, Cycle Counting and replenishment of stock, when required to do so.
• Ensure that the Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to at all times.

Competencies
Essential:

• English –Read, write and speak
• Understand quality control analysis and coordination
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
• Understand consequential impacts of decisions made
• Trustworthy and Honest
• Be able to identify operational obstacles and opportunities and remain calm and focused under pressure
• Time management, deadline driven and attention to detail
• Be able to adapt to working hours according to business need
• Ability to work under pressure

Special conditions of employment:

• South African
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Valid forklift licence

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.