Distribution Assistant

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in the adhesives sector seeks a focused and proactive Distribution Assistant to support warehouse operations in Durban. This role involves dispatching goods, maintaining documentation, coordinating logistics, and ensuring a safe work environment, emphasizing teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in distribution or warehouse environment.
• Experience in a multinational company is advantageous.
• General computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate dispatching and order verification.
• Coordinate truck loading and maintain stock records.
• Respond to queries and provide customer service.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Customer Service

Education

Matric Certificate (Grade 12)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a prominent multinational in the adhesives sector, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Distribution Assistant to support the operational efficiency of their warehouse and distribution team in Durban. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate dispatching, order verification, truck loading coordination, and general warehouse administration.

Administration & Documentation

• Allocate picking slips daily and update the register accurately.
• Ensure complete documentation (PODs, invoices) is checked, reconciled, and submitted.
• Maintain proper stock handover records and labels for parcels.
• Assist with stock take and weekly / monthly cycle counts.

Dispatch & Logistics

• Ensure all goods are dispatched with correct documentation.
• Load trucks with accurate products, quantities, and batch numbers.
• Support route planning and make customer delivery bookings as needed.

Customer Service

• Respond to internal and external queries promptly.
• Maintain professional and courteous interaction with all stakeholders.
• Ensure efficient and accurate handover of stock.

Invoicing

• Conduct order maintenance and verify picking slips before invoicing.
• Capture correct batch numbers and ensure no picking slips are missed.

Health, Safety & Housekeeping

• Uphold housekeeping standards.
• Ensure all PPE is worn and the work environment is safe.
• Report incidents, near misses, and risks immediately.

Ad Hoc & Team Support

• Provide support to warehouse operations and participate in staff development.

Submit daily and weekly operational reports timeously

Requirements

• Matric certificate (Grade 12)
• 2–4 years of experience in a distribution or warehouse environment
• Experience in a multinational company (advantageous)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer literacy

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in a distribution or warehouse environment Experience in a multinational company (advantageous) Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer literacy