Warehouse Coordinator

Crane Worldwide Logistics; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics solutions provider in Johannesburg is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator to provide dedicated warehouse support to clients. Key responsibilities include operating a forklift, managing client communication, and ensuring quality metrics are met. Candidates should have at least a High School Diploma, with forklift certification preferred. This position requires standing or sitting for long periods and regular lifting of 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be forklift certified.
• 3 years related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and complete basic forms.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift and ensure certification.
• Meet unit quality and productivity metrics.
• Manage client requests and ensure needs are met.
• Act as primary contact for clients onsite.

Skills

Forklift operation

Client communication

Quality and productivity metrics

Problem resolution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Crane Worldwide Logistics is a leader in supply chain solutions with over locations across 30 countries providing individual services that address our client's logistics challenges.

The Warehouse Coordinator works directly with a client or group of clients in providing dedicated warehouse support.

Responsibilities

• Operates a forklift and must be certified.
• Must meet unit quality and productivity metrics.
• Complete paperwork thoroughly and promptly.
• Accurately and courteously load client merchandise.
• Acts as primary contact with client onsite and is available to the client for escalation when necessary.
• Work as intermediary for communication between client and their operations teams and Crane Worldwide network.
• Escalate all issues with a shipment immediately to the client to insure prompt resolution.
• Manage all client requests and follow up to insure that client needs are met.
• Responsible for managing client reports and assuring accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch and frequently required to climb or balance.
• Regularly lift and / or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move 50 pounds by hand.
• Ability to drive a forklift and become certified by Crane Worldwide.

Other Skills / Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to read, comprehend and complete basic checklists, forms or other related documents.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 3 years related experience preferred, Minimum one year industry experience preferred.

Certifications and Licenses

• Must be forklift certified.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.