Warehouse Operative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Paid annual leave

Overtime potential

Safety equipment provided

Work attire provided

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking dedicated and reliable Warehouse Operatives to join the distribution center team in Port Elizabeth. This hands-on role involves picking, packing, loading, and unloading goods while ensuring safety and efficiency to keep the supply chain moving in a coastal industrial zone.

You will play a vital part in timely deliveries and warehouse operations, with opportunities to gain experience in dynamic logistics.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and standing for long periods.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and pack orders according to customer requirements.
• Receive and unload incoming inventory, verify quantities against purchase orders.
• Load and unload goods from trucks and other transport vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks as trained.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment in the warehouse.
• Adhere to all company policies and health and safety regulations.

Skills

Physical stamina

Reliability

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking dedicated and reliable Warehouse Operatives to join their distribution center team in Port Elizabeth . In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks including picking, packing, loading, and unloading goods, ensuring that all operations are conducted safely and efficiently. You will play a vital part in the smooth functioning of our client's supply chain, ensuring products reach their destinations on time. This position is crucial for maintaining operational flow within a key coastal industrial zone.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and pack orders according to customer requirements.


• Receive and unload incoming inventory, verifying quantities against purchase orders.


• Load and unload goods from trucks and other transport vehicles safely and efficiently.


• Operate warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, as required and trained.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment within the warehouse.


• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment is advantageous but not essential.


• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and standing for extended periods.


• Basic understanding of warehouse operations and safety procedures.


• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage with regular pay increases based on performance.


• Opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic logistics and warehousing setting.


• Provision of safety equipment and work attire.


• Paid annual leave.


• Potential for overtime work during peak periods.