Senior Technician Shipping/Receiving & Distribution

Radiometer; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiometer is seeking a warehouse/logistics professional to efficiently process, pack and dispatch customer orders, while ensuring accurate documentation and on-time delivery. You will coordinate export shipments, manage courier activities, and contribute to warehouse operations and safety.

Responsibilities include maintaining packing accuracy, preparing shipping docs, and liaising with couriers. Experience in shipping/warehouse roles and forklift certification are preferred for this on-site

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric is required.
• Experience in shipping, warehouse, distribution or export operations.
• Forklift and Reach Truck certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of shipping documentation and courier processes.
• Strong organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/WMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack and prepare customer orders and export shipments.
• Generate and verify shipping documents, including tax invoices and packing lists.
• Coordinate export orders for neighbouring countries.
• Obtain courier quotations and arrange shipment collections and deliveries.
• Monitor On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance and manage OSR/shipment exceptions.
• Operate Reach Truck and Forklift safely and maintain warehouse safety.

Skills

Matric / Grade 12

Shipping experience

Forklift/Reach Truck cert

Shipping documentation knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

MS Office & ERP/WMS

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

ERP/Warehouse Management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for the efficient processing, packing, and distribution of customer orders, ensuring accurate documentation, on-time delivery, and excellent customer service. Coordinates export shipments, courier activities, warehouse operations, and shipping performance reporting to support supply chain objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders and export shipments.
• Generate and verify shipping documents, including tax invoices and packing lists.
• Coordinate and confirm export orders for neighboring countries.
• Obtain courier quotations and arrange shipment collections and deliveries.
• Manage daily picking slips, backorders, and dispatch activities.
• Monitor and report On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance.
• Follow up on Outstanding Shipper Reports (OSR) and shipment exceptions.
• Liaise with couriers and stakeholders to resolve delivery and logistics queries.
• Ensure internal and external customer requirements are met through excellent service.
• Operate Reach Truck and Forklift safely and in compliance with company procedures.
• Maintain warehouse housekeeping and safety standards.
• Purchase and manage packaging materials to support operational requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Experience in shipping, warehouse, distribution, or export operations.
• Forklift and Reach Truck certification preferred.
• Knowledge of shipping documentation and courier processes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/Warehouse Management systems.

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