Warehouse and Operations Assisitant

Hired Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for a motivated Warehouse & Operations Assistant in Cape Town. This role is perfect for a younger individual eager to learn within the logistics sector. You'll gain hands-on experience while supporting the operations team and ensuring effective cargo management. The role offers a salary range of R 10 000 to R 15 000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in logistics and desire to build a career in the industry.
• Comfortable using a PC with knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transport.
• Valid forklift license with experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the facility is opened and closed securely.
• Keep the warehouse and office spaces clean and organized.
• Manage all cargo movements using the Warehouse Management System.
• Assist the operations team with logistics-related tasks.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team-oriented

Education

Matric certificate (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

My client is looking for a hands-on, reliable, and motivated Warehouse & Operations Assistant to join their team in Cape Town.

This position is ideally suited to a younger individual who is eager to learn and grow within the logistics industry. You’ll gain valuable experience in warehousing and operations while working closely with an experienced logistics team.

Responsibilities

Operations

• Ensure the facility is opened every morning and securely closed every afternoon during business hours.
• Keep the warehouse, facility, and office spaces clean, tidy, and well-organised.
• Report any maintenance issues to management promptly.
• Manage all cargo arriving at and departing from the facility which includes the offloading or loading by means of operating a forklift.
• Accurately document cargo movements using the company’s Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Complete all required reports in line with company procedures.
• Support the Operations team with general logistics-related tasks.

Resource Utilisation

• Resource planning and allocation
• Ensure profitable utilization of equipment and staff
• Co-ordinating with warehouse for planned execution
• Co-ordinating with warehouse to ensure operational control

Communication

• Communicate professionally via email and other platforms as required.
• Maintain relationships
• Ensuring all relevant documentation is received / dispatched and in good order.

General

• Query resolution
• Maintain relationships
• Ensuring all relevant documentation is received / dispatched and in good order.
• Work overtime when required — as is standard in the logistics industry.
• Other tasks related to this position which are not mentioned herein.

Attributes

• Strong work ethic; setting and achieving goals
• Dependable; consistently following through
• Positive attitude; creating a good environment
• Self-motivated; working effectively with little direction
• Team-oriented; making the most out of collaborating
• Effective communicator; understanding the benefits of clarity
• Flexible; adapting in a meaningful way

Requirements

• Matric certificate (or equivalent).
• Strong interest in logistics and a desire to build a career in the industry.
• Comfortable using a PC, with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Professional communication skills, particularly via email.
• Reliable, punctual, and responsible.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
• A valid forklift license with good experience operating a forklift.
• Warehouse experience.
• Must be willing to work overtime when needed.

Remuneration

R 10 000 to R 15 000 - Depending on experience