DC Machine Operators (Forklift) - Gqeberha

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail pharmacy in Gqeberha is seeking DC Machine Operators - Forklift to join their warehouse team. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate picking of stock, reporting damages, and maintaining compliance with operational standards. Candidates should have a Grade 12 certificate and a valid Reach Truck License, as well as at least one year of experience. Opportunities for market-related salary and benefits available.

Benefits

Market related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of logistics and supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards of speed and accuracy while picking stock.
• Report damaged goods and stock shortages.
• Ensure compliance with picking procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of distribution centre operations

Time management

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate

Valid Reach Truck License

Job description

Overview

Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Warehouse in Gqeberha DC has an opportunity available for DC Machine Operators - Forklift to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to achieve operational excellence, within the Dis-Chem Distribution Centre. Ensure efficient and accurate picking of stock in line with company standard operational procedures within the warehouse.

Minimum requirements

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate
• Valid Reach Truck License
• Minimum of 1 year experience

Job Specification

• Ensure necessary standards of speed, accuracy and targets are maintained, while picking.
• Ensure all goods when picked are loaded into the system guided coloured tote or box.
• Ensure that the completed order is dropped off at the correct checking area or conveyor.
• Don’t remove stock from the warehouse area, without proper documentation or the approval of the manager or pharmacist.
• Ensure that specialized procedures and security measures are followed, when picking in areas, like fridge, food or restricted/ scheduled areas.
• Ensure that the warehouse and storage areas space is used in an optimal manner.
• Ensure compliance with high standards of accuracy in order to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure efficient and timely picking, to ensure the on time dispatch and delivery of customer orders.
• Have effective and efficient relationships with internal customers to improve operating efficiencies.
• Report all damaged goods, empty packaging, variances and errors to supervisor or management.
• Report accidents that occurred while picking.
• Mark and report any merchandise which is short dated or expired to the Inventory team.
• Apply a procedure of stock rotation when packing away stock (Earliest expiry date, to be picked first).
• Apply a procedure of stock rotation when picking stock that expires (FEFO – First Expiry First out).

Competencies

Essential:

• Knowledge of Distribution Centre, logistics and supply chain operations. Have knowledge of the business measures and targets, directly related to own role.
• English – Read, write and speak.
• Time management, deadline driven and attention to detail.

Special conditions of employment

• South African Citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Be able to adapt to working hours according to business needs
• Be able to work any shift i.e. day, night, weekends, holidays and overtime as per business and operational requirements
• Must be willing to be rotated to where needed and must be willing to perform any other functions within the department, should the need arise
• Physical demands include walking and standing, climbing, kneeling, push and pull objects, lift and move objects, repetitive bending

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.