Storeman

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Warehouse Receiver/Despatch associate to verify incoming and outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment. You will communicate with suppliers, weigh and measure items, and ensure accurate records against bills of lading and invoices.

You will manage goods receiving, despatching areas, inventory and related housekeeping, and operate a forklift for moving shipments. A proactive team player with strong numeracy and MS Office skills will fit well.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• Exposure to railway rolling stock is advantageous.
• Accurate counting, measuring and record keeping skills.
• Able to operate MS Office and basic computer systems.
• Willingness to travel to inspections and sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Verify and record incoming and outgoing shipments against invoices and orders.
• Operate forklift or hand truck to move shipments and load/unload goods.
• Inspect shipments, record shortages or damages, and liaise with shippers to resolve.
• Receive products, ensure accuracy, and store in designated areas.
• Maintain housekeeping and stock areas; route items to departments.
• Adhere to company shipping standards and labeling requirements.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Team player

Proactive

Communication skills

MS Office

PC Literacy

Customer service oriented

Education

Grade 12

Rail/rolling stock exp (adv)

Job description

Primary Purpose of Role: This person is responsible for the verification and record keeping of incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment: Compares, identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records. He/she will communicate with suppliers and forwarders on a regular basis to track and trace goods.

Primary Objectives:

• Receives product deliveries, ensuring order and invoice accuracy.
• Moves shipments into appropriate locations for stocking and maintain a high standard of housekeeping in the goods receiving and despatching areas.
• Establish and maintain a goods receiving, despatching area and maintains stock areas.
• Manage garbage and recycling dumpsters for pick-up on appropriate days.
• Determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Ensure shipping labels are fixed on packed cartons/crates identifying shipping information.
• Ensure packing of goods is done according to company standards.
• Ensure incoming shipments are unpacked and inspected, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
• Routes items to relevant departments.
• Inspects outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet company and forwarders’ specifications.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Operates forklift or use hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving platform to storage or work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
• Excellent written and oral Communication Skills
• Good technical ability
• PC Literacy
• Exposure to commercial matters desirable Customer Service orientated
• Good MS Office Skills

Person Specification

• High standard of numeracy, accuracy with attention to detail
• A team player with flexible approach and a willingness to learn
• Outgoing and confident personality who can operate at all levels
• A self-starter who is proactive and can set and achieve goals
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to recognize potential risks to the firm that should be escalated

Qualifications

Formal Education/Training

• High School: Grade 12
• Exposure to the Railway Rolling stock will be an advantage: 5 to 10 years warehouse experience.

Additional Information

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties on this job the employee is exposed to an office environment and will be required to travel to outlying locations and offices for inspections and tours.

Note: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standard of the position. Incumbents shall follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by this position and supervisor.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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