Stock Handler

MCE Electric; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 112,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

MCE Electric is seeking a reliable Stock Handler to maintain order, accuracy, and efficiency in stock handling and storage. The role is hands-on and physically demanding, supporting smooth warehouse operations.

You will work with a team, follow procedures, and ensure stock is rotated and located correctly, with attention to detail during sorting, offloading, and replenishment.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Warehouse or stockroom experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Forklift license is advantageous but not compulsory.

Responsibilities

• Receive and offload stock from incoming shipments and containers.
• Sort stock for storage as per warehouse sections.
• Transfer stock to the correct bin location and shelf, ensuring proper categorisation.
• Move bulk stock to mezzanine storage as required.
• Return misplaced or wrongly pulled stock to the correct locations.
• Load and offload stock for day-to-day operations.
• Rotate stock to prevent expiry (FIFO) and assist with cycle counting.
• Assist Pickers in locating missing stock and report discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Team player

Time management

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

We are looking for:

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Stock Handler who takes pride in maintaining order, accuracy, and efficiency in stock handling and storage. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, able to work in a physically demanding environment, and committed to supporting the smooth running of warehouse operations. You will need to be a team player who can follow procedures, communicate effectively, and ensure that stock is managed with care and precision.

Knowledge and abilities:

• Basic knowledge of warehouse operations, stock handling, and inventory procedures.
• Understanding of stock rotation principles (e.g., FIFO).
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to operate manual handling equipment (trolleys, pallet jacks, etc.).
• Attention to detail when sorting, checking, and relocating stock.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and offload stock from incoming shipments and containers.
• Sort stock for storage as per warehouse sections.
• Transfer stock to the correct bin location and shelf, ensuring proper categorisation.
• Move bulk stock to mezzanine storage as required.
• Return misplaced or wrongly pulled stock to the correct locations.
• Responsible for all bulk transfers between inter-warehouses and branches by loading and offloading company stock as per SOP.
• Loading and offloading of stock needed for day-to-day operations.
• Clean, organise, and replenish shelves to maintain neat stock displays.
• Add barcode stickers to shelves and products as required.
• Maintain and organise mezzanine storage areas, ensuring cleanliness and order.
• Rotating stock to prevent expiry or obsolescence. (e.g., FIFO: First In, First Out)
• Assist with sectional stock-taking activities and cycle counting to ensure accurate inventory counts.
• Assist Pickers in locating missing or misplaced stock to ensure order fulfilment.
• Report discrepancies to the Stock Controller, Administrator or Supervisor.
• Isolating and inspecting damaged or defective products.
• Reporting issues to the Stock Controller, Administrator or Supervisor for further action.
• Load courier trucks and assist drivers in preparing vehicles for delivery.
• Responding to queries about stock availability and location.
• Supplying stock to different departments as needed.
• Assist with picking and packing when needed.

Boxes to tick:

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Previous warehouse or stockroom experience (advantageous but not essential).
• Forklift license (advantageous but not compulsory).
• Physically fit with stamina for lifting and moving stock.