Operations Specialist

Iron Mountain Incorporated; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work options

Health, wellness & retirement plans

Continuous learning

Job summary

Iron Mountain is seeking a detail-oriented Operations Specialist to join our Warehouse Operations team in Johannesburg. You will execute daily warehouse functions including receiving, inventory management, picking, packing and dispatching, while ensuring accuracy and safety.

The role partners with the Operations Supervisor and Inventory team to maintain inventory precision and efficient workflows. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in logistics/warehousing, strong knowledge of warehouse processes

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in logistics, warehousing, or distribution.
• Knowledge of warehouse processes, safety standards.
• Proficient in MS Office and WMS; detail-oriented and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.
• Collaborate with the supervisor and inventory team to resolve stock discrepancies.
• Maintain safety, quality, and data accuracy in the WMS.

Skills

Logistics experience

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Prioritization under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Microsoft Office (Excel/Outlook/Word)

Job description

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That's why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you're looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Iron Mountain is seeking a detail-oriented Operations Specialist to join our Warehouse Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for executing daily warehouse functions—including receiving, inventory management, picking, packing, and dispatching—while ensuring accurate record-keeping and high operational standards. You will work closely with the Operations Supervisor, Inventory team, and fellow warehouse staff to maintain inventory precision, promote safety, and support an efficient, collaborative working environment.

What You’ll Do

Execute daily warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing, and dispatching customer orders accurately to meet required deliverables and timelines. Collaborate with the Operations Supervisor, Inventory team, and team members to resolve stock discrepancies, identify operational improvements, and ensure effective workflow management. Ensure compliance with organizational safety, quality, security, and Warehouse Management System data accuracy standards.

What You’ll Bring

The ideal candidate will have: 2–3 years of experience in a logistics, warehousing, or distribution environment. Strong knowledge of general warehouse processes, safety standards, and basic proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, Word) and Warehouse Management Systems. Proven ability in task prioritization under pressure, detail-oriented problem solving, clear communication, and safe warehouse equipment operation. High school diploma (or equivalent qualification, preferably in logistics or a related field).

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with experience.
• Flexible work options/alternative work options to support work–life balance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

Location

Location- 1 and 2 Shiraz Close JT Ross Park Plumbago 3 Johannesburg Gauteng 1620

Category

Category: Operations Group Iron Mountain is a global leader in storage and information management services trusted by more than 225,000 organizations in 60 countries. We safeguard billions of our customers' assets, including critical business information, highly sensitive data, and invaluable cultural and historic artifacts. Take a look at our history here. Iron Mountain helps lower cost and risk, comply with regulations, recover from disaster, and enable digital and sustainable solutions, whether in information management, digital transformation, secure storage and destruction, data center operations, cloud services, or art storage and logistics. Please see our Values and Code of Ethics for a look at our principles and aspirations in elevating the power of our work together.

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