Warehouse Associate

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

On-the-job training

Forklift certification opportunity

Safe and supportive working conditions

Advancement within warehouse team

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a reliable Warehouse Associate for the Richards Bay area in KwaZulu-Natal. You will help with receiving, packing, loading, and maintaining a safe, organized warehouse to support timely dispatch of goods.

The role requires physical fitness, attention to detail, and good teamwork. On-the-job training is provided, with opportunities to obtain forklift certification and progression within the warehouse team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse or similar manual labor role is preferred.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Basic understanding of warehouse procedures and safety guidelines.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and operate warehouse machinery.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and store incoming inventory accurately.
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Operate warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Conduct regular inventory checks and report any discrepancies.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks as required.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Associate to join their team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This role is fundamental to the efficient operation of the warehouse, involving the handling of goods, order picking and packing, and general warehouse maintenance. You will be part of a team dedicated to ensuring accurate and timely dispatch of products to customers. The ideal candidate is physically fit, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining a safe and organized working environment, contributing directly to the smooth functioning of our client's distribution processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and store incoming inventory accurately.
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Operate warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Conduct regular inventory checks and report any discrepancies.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a warehouse or similar manual labor role is preferred.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Basic understanding of warehouse procedures and safety guidelines.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and operate warehouse machinery.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage and overtime opportunities.
• Contribution to a provident fund.
• On-the-job training and potential for forklift certification.
• Safe and supportive working conditions.
• Opportunities for advancement within the warehouse operations team.