Reach Truck Driver

Deutsche Post; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 123,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Post DHL Group in South Africa is seeking a Reach Truck Driver to safely move stock and pallets between locations using RF devices, while maintaining high service standards and minimal losses.

You'll perform daily inspections, loading/unloading, and adhere to health and safety rules in a fast-paced warehouse environment, supporting a team to meet operational targets and ensure accurate stock movement.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and Reach truck certificate required.
• Medical declaration by the Occupational Doctor is required.
• Logistics or warehousing experience is preferred.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to change.
• Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules.
• Ability to read, understand and follow directions/instructions.
• Ability to count accurately and perform simple math.

Responsibilities

• Operate Reach Truck and other MHE safely.
• Load and unload vehicles and containers.
• Perform daily inspections on MHE and report defects.
• Ensure pallets meet stacking standards and protect goods.
• Maintain tidy, obstruction-free work areas and follow SOPs.
• Record non-conformities/ incidents and assist with documentation.
• Assist with cycle counts and stock counts.
• Support with induction and training of new staff.
• Adhere to Health & Safety rules and company policies.
• Prepare orders and manage stock putaways and replenishment.

Skills

Team player

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Logistics or warehousing experience

Ability to follow safety rules

Read and follow directions

Manual dexterity and coordination

RF handling experience

Education

Grade 12

Reach truck certificate

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

BE PART OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST LOGISTICS COMPANY

Deutsche Post DHL Group is the world’s leading logistics and mail company.

We’re one of the world’s largest employers, operating in over 220 countries and territories. We’re Europe’s largest postal service, partner for eCommerce and pioneers in secure digital communication. We’re number one in contract logistics and international express delivery, and a leader in the forwarding business.

Join us and you’ll be working for a global company that’s focused on service, quality, and sustainability, and using the power of global trade to connect people and improve lives.

And not just for our customers, but for every member of our Group too.

At DHL Supply Chain South Africa, we’re looking for…

Reach Truck Driver

Job Purpose:

To safely move stock and pallets between locations by following instructions of the Warehouse Supervisor and from the OMS via RF connected devices. Moving of palletised stock according to requirements of the operation. Service delivery - on time - accurately. Ensure customer service in the highest standard and that losses to the company are kept to a minimum. To maintain the integrity of the company at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating of Mechanical Handling Equipment


• To ensure that damages are kept to a minimum


• Daily inspections on MHE and report any defects to Supervisor.


• \"Loading and offloading of vehicles and containers


• Ensure pallets are according to stacking standards and that there are no damages to pallets.


• When carrying out duties, follow standard operating procedures and safe working practices.


• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.


• Ensure that all work areas are kept neat, tidy and obstruction free.


• Preparing orders and loading of vehicles as prioritized


• RF Picking, Full pallet picking, Replenishment of stock & Picking from Pick face.


• Picking of replenishments into the pick faces


• Put-away of incoming stock into racking and bulk storage.


• Assist with cycle counting & stock counts.


• To report and record any non-conformity with regards to customer merchandise


• Adherence to Health & Safety rules


• Maintain high level of hygiene of the machine.


• To work within operating areas as determined by management and the needs of the business."


• Record any non-conformance/incident/damage immediately.


• Assist with the induction and training of new staff as and when required


• Complying with company policies and procedures


• Perform administration tasks according to standard operating procedures


• Housekeeping


• Health and Safety


• Working in a team environment


• Working in a safe manner


• Processing paperwork as required.


• Working within a physically demanding environment


• Perform additional duties as assigned by management


• Full pallet picking, putaways, stock moves and replenishment of stocks


• Clearing of production lines


• Preparing orders and loading/offloading of vehicles and containers as prioritised


• Timeous completion of tasks managing of put aways together with the Receiving Clerk/Inventory Clerk/Despatch Clerk.


• Record the number of pallets moved in a day and daily hand in this spreadsheet to the relevant person.


• Do racking inspections as per DHL timelines.


• Move checked product over from the checking area to the despatch area.


• Operational Documentation


• Customer Specific Procedures


• Quality Standards

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12


• Reach truck Certificate


• Medical declaration by the Occupational Doctor


• Logistics or warehousing experience


• Team player


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Ability to work well under pressure


• Ability to adapt easily to changing circumstances


• Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules


• Ability to read, understand and follow directions/instructions


• Ability to count accurately and to perform simple math calculations


• Have appropriate hand, eye and foot codetermination to effectively use mechanical handling equipment


• Ability to move products which may require bending, stretching, stooping, stepping, reaching and/or lifting.

DPDHL Core Competencies & Skills

• Maintains effective relationships with customers


• Develops and delivers high quality / innovative products, services or solutions


• Focuses on customer needs and gains their commitment


• Gains management / colleague support to meet customer needs


• Ensures strategies / plans are aligned and reflect other’s views


• Develop strategies / plans aligned to broader organizational strategy


• Communicates strategy


• Establishes clear, challenging and achievable objectives


• Aligns resources and the organization within own area of responsibility to achieve objectives


• Regularly reviews and communicates progress against objectives and adjusts as needed


• Champions continuous improvement and innovation


• Inspires results and respect by empowerment, accountability recognition and rewards recognizing the contribution of others


• Provides employees, colleagues and business partners with candid and regular feedback


• Provides employees with development opportunities


• Supports employees with career opportunities


• Inspires others to develop themselves


• Conveys a clear sense of personal goals and values


• Actively seeks feedback to improve performance


• Develop new skills and modifies behaviors based on feedback


• Takes personal responsibility for career and development

Languages

English - verbal and written.