Warehouse Associate - Picker/Packer

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Overtime opportunities

On-the-job training

Career development in logistics

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Warehouse Associate in Soweto, Gauteng, to pick and pack orders in a fast-paced warehouse. This entry-level role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and safety in daily dispatch preparation.

You will read order forms, pick items, pack securely, label shipments, and assist with inventory control. The position offers on‑the‑job training, opportunities for overtime, and career development within logistics.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to read order forms and product labels.
• Able to lift up to 20 kg and stand for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick items from warehouse locations according to order specifications.
• Carefully pack items into appropriate shipping containers, ensuring product protection.
• Verify order details against picked items to ensure accuracy.
• Label packages with correct shipping information.
• Prepare orders for shipment, ensuring they are ready for dispatch.
• Assist with maintaining inventory accuracy through proper picking and packing procedures.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Operate hand trucks, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment as needed.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate with supervisors regarding any order discrepancies or issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Time management

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand truck

Pallet jack

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and rapidly growing logistics and warehousing company, is seeking a diligent and motivated Warehouse Associate specializing in picking and packing to join their team in Soweto, Gauteng . This role is critical for ensuring the accurate and timely fulfillment of customer orders. The ideal candidate will be energetic, detail-oriented, and capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment. You will be responsible for accurately picking items from warehouse shelves based on order lists, carefully packing them for shipment, and preparing orders for dispatch. This hands‑on position requires physical stamina and a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and productivity. You will play a vital role in the smooth operation of our Soweto warehouse, contributing directly to customer satisfaction. This is an entry‑level position with opportunities for growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately pick items from warehouse locations according to order specifications.
• Carefully pack items into appropriate shipping containers, ensuring product protection.
• Verify order details against picked items to ensure accuracy.
• Label packages with correct shipping information.
• Prepare orders for shipment, ensuring they are ready for dispatch.
• Assist with maintaining inventory accuracy through proper picking and packing procedures.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Operate hand trucks, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment as needed.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate with supervisors regarding any order discrepancies or issues.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a warehouse, picking, packing, or order fulfillment role is advantageous but not required.
• Ability to read and understand order forms and product labels.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet productivity targets.
• Physical stamina to stand, walk, lift, and bend for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 20kg (or as specified).
• Team player with good communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable and punctual.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for overtime.
• Employees are provided with a supportive work environment and opportunities for on‑the‑job training and career development within the logistics field.
• Join a committed team in Soweto and start your career in warehousing with a company that values its employees.