Floor Assistant - GWK Retail,Douglas

VKB Agriculture; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

VKB Agriculture is seeking a warehouse loader to support our logistics operations in Noord-Kaap. You will draw merchandise from the stockroom, mark and move items to the floor, and assist with packing onto shelves.

The role requires physical fitness, reliability, and ability to work weekends as rostered. You will coordinate with drivers and warehouse staff, ensure safe load handling, and keep loading records up to date.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or NQF4 is required.
• Experience in agricultural retail recommended.
• 1–3 years in transport, warehousing, or logistics operations.
• Weekend and public holiday work as rostered.
• Knowledge of load planning, weight distribution and safety regulations.
• Physically fit and able to handle heavy-duty tasks.
• Clear Criminal Record.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and oversee loading/unloading of cargo and goods.
• Ensure weight distribution and securing loads meet safety standards.
• Inspect cargo and documentation for accuracy before dispatch.
• Coordinate with drivers, dispatchers and warehouse staff.
• Keep accurate records of loads, movements and reconciliations.
• Monitor and report deviations, damages or incidents during loading/unloading.
• Uphold company values and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Decision making

Problem definition

Team work

Verbal communication

Compliance

Organising and planning

Education

Grade 12 or NQF4

Job description

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Job Description

Draws merchandise from the stockroom as requested. Responsible for marking and bringing merchandise onto the floor and packing it onto the shelves.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Experience in agricultural retail serve as recommendation
• At least 1 - 3 years' experience transport, warehousing, or logistics operations
• Required to work weekends and public holidays as per roster
• Knowledge of load planning, weight distribution, and safety regulations
• Physically fit and able to manage heavy-duty tasks
• Clear Criminal Record

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee the loading and unloading of cargo and goods
• Ensure weight distribution and securing of loads comply with safety standards
• Inspect cargo and documentation for accuracy before dispatch
• Coordinate with drivers, dispatchers, and warehouse staff
• Keep accurate records of loads, movements, and reconciliations
• Monitor and report any deviations, damages, or incidents during loading/unloading
• Uphold company values and maintain a safe working environment

Required Skills

• Decision making skills
• Problem definition and analyses
• Team work
• Verbal Communication
• Compliance
• Organising and planning4