Warehouse Assistant

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Overtime opportunities

Convenient Paarl location

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a motivated Warehouse Assistant to join their team. You will support receiving, storing, and dispatching of goods under the warehouse supervisor, helping maintain accuracy and efficiency in daily operations.

The role suits a physically capable team player with good organizational skills, safety awareness, and a positive attitude. Training and overtime opportunities are available in a supportive environment near Paarl.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse or similar manual labor role is advantageous.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and moving goods.
• Basic understanding of warehouse safety procedures.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and inspect incoming goods, verifying quantities and quality against orders.
• Store goods in designated areas, ensuring proper organization and accessibility.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for dispatch, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist with regular inventory checks and cycle counts to maintain stock accuracy.
• Operate warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks and forklifts (if trained and certified).
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Physically fit

Organizational skills

Team player

Safety awareness

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Warehouse Assistant to join their team in Paarl. This role is fundamental to the smooth operation of the warehouse, assisting with the receiving, storing, and dispatching of goods. You will work under the guidance of the warehouse supervisor, ensuring that inventory is handled efficiently and accurately. The ideal candidate is physically fit, possesses a strong work ethic, and is eager to contribute to a dynamic team environment within the Paarl region.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and inspect incoming goods, verifying quantities and quality against orders.
• Store goods in designated areas, ensuring proper organization and accessibility.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for dispatch, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist with regular inventory checks and cycle counts to maintain stock accuracy.
• Operate warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks and forklifts (if trained and certified).
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a warehouse or similar manual labor role is advantageous.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and moving goods.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Basic understanding of warehouse safety procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage with opportunities for overtime.
• Contribution to a provident fund.
• Exposure to various aspects of warehouse operations.
• A supportive team environment and opportunities for on-the-job training.
• Convenient location within Paarl.