Warehouse Chargehand

Aspire Recruiting (PTY) LTD; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 216,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A proactive Warehouse Chargehand role in Bloemfontein, Free State, is seeking a results-oriented professional with extensive operational experience in a warehouse or distribution facility. The candidate will lead and coordinate a dynamic team, ensure accurate inventory, and uphold safety and housekeeping standards.

Key duties include supervising staff, managing stock via FIFO, liaising with production and logistics, and training new workers to meet daily targets while maintaining precise records.

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent (NQF 4).
• 5+ years of extensive operational experience in a warehouse or distribution facility.
• Valid RSA driver's license with own transport.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate warehouse staff to ensure timely receipt, storage, and dispatch of maize and finished products.
• Maintain highly accurate inventory records and ensure FIFO stock rotation.
• Ensure goods are labelled and stored properly; assist in loading and offloading materials and finished goods.
• Implement and maintain housekeeping and safety standards throughout the facility.
• Conduct regular stock counts and report discrepancies accurately.
• Liaise with production and logistics teams to ensure seamless daily operations.
• Train new warehouse workers on SOPs and safety protocols.
• Consistently achieve set warehouse targets.

Skills

Warehouse Operations

Inventory Management

FIFO

Stock Rotation

Goods Receipt & Dispatch

Housekeeping & Safety

Logistics Coordination

Team Supervision

Training & Development

Ethics & Compliance

Education

National Senior Certificate / NQF 4

Job description

Our client is actively seeking a proactive and highly organized Warehouse Chargehand to join their busy operations in Bloemfontein, Free State. The ideal candidate will bring strong problem-solving skills and a deep commitment to work values and ethics. If you are a results-oriented professional with extensive operational experience in a warehouse or distribution facility, this is a great opportunity to lead and coordinate a dynamic team.

To succeed in this role and ensure seamless warehouse operations, candidates must possess the following key competencies and technical skills:

• Technical & Operational Expertise: Warehouse Operations, Distribution Facility Management, Inventory Management (FIFO), Stock Rotation, Stock Counts, Goods Receipt & Dispatch (Maize and Finished Products), Housekeeping & Safety Standards, and Logistics Coordination.
• Performance & Leadership Traits:
  • Problem-Solving & Proactivity: Strong ability to anticipate issues and implement proactive solutions to ensure seamless daily operations.
  • Organization & Results Orientation: A highly organized approach to achieving warehouse targets and maintaining meticulously accurate records.
  • Team Supervision & Training: Proven ability to supervise staff, train new workers on protocols, and coordinate effectively with both production and logistics teams.
  • Ethics & Values: A steadfast commitment to upholding company work ethics and safety standards.

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent to NQF 4.
• Supervisory experience is essential.
• 5 Years of extensive operational experience within a warehouse or distribution facility.
• Valid RSA driver's license with own transport.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of warehouse staff to guarantee the timely receipt, storage, and dispatch of maize and finished products.
• Maintain highly accurate inventory records and ensure proper stock rotation utilizing the FIFO method.
• Ensure all goods are correctly labelled and stored, and assist in the safe loading and offloading of materials and finished goods.
• Implement and strictly maintain housekeeping and safety standards throughout the facility.
• Conduct regular stock counts and accurately report any discrepancies.
• Liaise closely with production and logistics teams to ensure seamless daily operations.
• Train new warehouse workers on standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
• Consistently achieve set warehouse targets.