Warehouse Operator

Recooty; Gauteng; On-site; USD 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated warehouse operator to join their team. In this role, you'll ensure efficient handling of materials, operate fork trucks, and maintain inventory accuracy. Your attention to detail and teamwork will be crucial as you assist in training new staff and manage shipments. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions directly impact production efficiency. Join a company that values hard work and offers a supportive atmosphere to grow your skills and career.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be detail-oriented and capable of following production standards.
• Experience with operating fork trucks and handling inventory is essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport materials and keep track of inventory in the warehouse.
• Operate fork trucks and assist in training new employees.

Skills

Understanding of production standards and procedures

Proficient in the use of a computer and scanner gun

Valid driver's license

Quality-oriented with strong attention to detail

Good manual dexterity

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to effectively communicate and follow instructions

Teamwork and cooperation

Self-motivated and reliable

Bilingual skills

Tools

Fork trucks

Scanner gun

Job description

Job Type: Manufacturing, full-time hourly nonexempt

Location: DeFuniak Springs, FL

Company Profile: Since starting in a single-window store in the Florida panhandle over 60 years ago, Professional Products Inc. has grown to an international medical device manufacturing and distribution corporation. Our products are the market leader in integrated cold therapy, user comfort-based material science, and patient safety using advanced anti-microbial technology. Our company enables innovation with vertically integrated domestic US operations, a spirit of entrepreneurship, and operational agility.

Job Brief:

Professional Products is looking for a hard-working and detail-oriented person to fill the warehouse operator position in our warehouse in DeFuniak Springs, FL.

Responsibilities:

1. Collect merchandise from the warehouse and safely transport materials to the production facility.
2. Operate fork trucks, both order pick and reach style trucks, including pallet jacks to process inventory properly.
3. Receive and document merchandise for delivery or return.
4. Keep an inventory of all merchandise entering or exiting the warehouse.
5. Ensure that all domestic and international shipments are safely and securely packed and labeled for shipping.
6. Manage all merchandise with appropriate care.
7. Assist with the training of newly employed workers.
8. Scan labels to ensure products are shipped to the right destination.
9. Clean and maintain the work area.
10. Fulfill internal needs between plants throughout the day and deliver them to the work centers that have requested them.
11. Drive a truck for internal deliveries, ensuring timely and safe transport of materials between plants.

Skills Required:

1. Understanding of production standards and procedures.
2. Proficient in the use of a computer and scanner gun.
3. Valid driver's license and ability to drive a truck for internal deliveries.
4. Quality-oriented with strong attention to detail.
5. Good manual dexterity.
6. Good oral and written communication skills.
7. Ability to effectively communicate and follow given instructions.
8. Able to work in teams, cooperative, and willing to assist others.
9. Self-motivated, reliable, enthusiastic, and conscientious.
10. Bilingual skills a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands to fingers, reach with arms and hands. Must be able to bend at the waist, twist, turn to operate machinery, change or add materials above or below chair or waist height. Must be able to stand or sit for an 8 – 10 hour workday. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs repetitively.

Schedule:

Schedule may vary based on production needs. We currently work one shift: Days: Monday through Friday 7 am to 3:30 pm.

Benefits:

Paid Holidays, Vacation, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance.

Professional Products is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Professional Products, Inc. does not sponsor employment visas for this position. All newly hired employees are required to provide their COVID-19 Vaccination Status to comply with OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard on Vaccination and Testing (29 CFR .) as well as the State of Florida's recent legislative response.