Picker

Vector Logistics Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Picker for a permanent position. The role involves efficiently retrieving products, maintaining housekeeping standards, and assisting in stock counts. Ideal candidates should have Matric and at least 1 year of warehousing experience. Skills in computer literacy and good communication are essential. This position requires ability to work shifts and adhere to health and safety regulations. Emphasis will be placed on teamwork and accountability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's warehousing or similar functional experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently retrieve products from storage locations.
• Maintain a picking rate of a minimum of 100 cases per hour.
• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained.
• Assist in stock count preparations and daily counting.

Skills

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal

Logical thinking

Basic Numerical ability / aptitude

Education

Matric

Job description

Picker

Permanent | Port Elizabeth

Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector’s vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in ‘multi-temperature’ vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose

The purpose of a picker is to accurately and efficiently retrieve products from storage locations and prepare them for delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Picking

• Gather ordered items for the packing and shipping.
• Picking of items listed picking slips.
• Maintain picking rate of minimum 100/cases per hour.
• Operate MHE’s i.e. Ride-on /Pallet Jack.
• Use RF Scanners/Voice picking for picking.

Housekeeping

• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and ensure correct storage.
• Ensure that stacking is neat, square and secure.
• Ensure the cage is neat and tidy at all times.
• Stock handling – minimize stock damages.
• Ensure waste on floors is cleaned before the end of the day and walk ways are neat and tidy.
• Ensure pallet boards and pallets are removed timeously from pick levels and cold room.
• Ensure segregation of waste for recycling.

Assist on Stock Count Preparations

• Assists to prepare the warehouse for the stock count.
• Ensure all damaged stock has been isolated and notes have been placed.
• Ensure easy access to product for counting purposes.
• Conduct daily stock counting as requested by the Warehouse Shift Controller.
• Report all problem stocks to the Shift Warehouse Controller.

Timekeeping

• Clock in and out at correct times.
• Keep overtime at a minimum.
• Report any late coming from any staff member to the Shift Warehouse Controller.
• Available to work shifts as and when required.
• Available to work overtime as and when required.

Good Handling Practices

• Ensure loading and freezer door are kept closed.
• Ensure a glass free area by covering glass fixtures and not allowing cups and bottles near any product.

Teamwork and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self- development.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Support and drive the business core values.
• Manage colleagues’ and client’s expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

General loading accuracy

• Health and safety compliance and risk elimination.
• Accurate timekeeping.
• Load rate.

Key Relationships

Internal

• Site management.
• Warehouse and administration teams.
• Transport.

External

• Contract cleaning staff.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric.
• Minimum of 1 years’ warehousing or similar functional experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Computer literacy (MS Office).
• Verbal and written communication.
• Interpersonal.
• Logical thinking.
• Basic Numerical ability / aptitude.

We look forward to hearing from you!