Warehouse Operative

ClayHR Inc.; Swellendam; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ClayHR Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Operative to assist across receiving, stock counts, picking, and dispatch. You will use the Qwix system to receive stock, inspect, sample, and log items, ensuring correct pallet IDs and efficient workflow.

The role requires attention to detail and hands-on experience in inbound/outbound logistics. Day-to-day duties include transferring stock, performing cycle counts, and maintaining safety and housekeeping standards in a factory environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate is compulsory.
• Valid forklift license is compulsory.
• Minimum 1 year of warehouse experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and QWIX.
• SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Afrikaans.
• Proven experience in receiving processes.
• Hands-on experience with inbound and outbound logistics.
• Prior exposure to a factory or manufacturing environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Receiving stock via the Qwix system and ensuring correct pallet IDs.
• Take samples for lab from stock and packaging materials and log on Qwix.
• Put-away stock to correct bins per Qwix instructions.
• Pick stock according to Qwix system or offline load sheets; replenish Bottling daily.
• Transfer and issue stock, consumables, and chemicals as required.
• Conduct stock takes and cycle counts as instructed.
• Rework damaged or QC-rejected stock and maintain housekeeping.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Stock management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

QWIX system

Communication skills

English proficiency

Afrikaans proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Forklift license

Tools

QWIX

SAP

Job description

Position: Warehouse Operative (ID: wwooswd)

The purpose of the Warehouse Operative is to assist with a wide range of tasks in and around the Warehouse, including but not limited to receiving, dispatch, stock counts and hygiene.

Responsibilities

Receiving

• Receiving all stock via the Qwix system
• Ensure all stock coming in has the correct pallet ID
• All inbound inspections (Packaging material & customer returns)
• Physical inspections, taking of samples for lab, and capturing on the Qwix system
• Finalizing admin tasks and scanning

Retrieving samples

• Samples must be taken of all stock received, bulk oil in flow bins and packaging material, and taken to the lab

Put-away functions

• Placing of stock in correct bin allocations, when received from bottling or with inbound – adhering to Qwix instructions on scanners

Picking

• Picking of stock according to the Qwix system – instruction on scanners
• Picking of stock from load sheets if Qwix system is offline
• Picking stock to replenish Bottling daily

Issuing and transfers

• Transferring and issuing of stock, consumables, and chemicals to bottling and other departments – according to the QWIX scanning system and requisitions

Stock take

• Doing stock takes and cycle counts as communicated

Rework

• Rework of damaged or QC rejected stock
• Ensuring all housekeeping is done, on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis according to schedule

Compliance policies and procedures

• Ensuring that you understand all policies and procedures that is applicable to your department

Health and Safety

• Participate in safety forums created by Soill for example safety meetings and safety talks
• Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings / committees / representatives / management
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Attend safety education and refresher programmes
• Comply with safety policies and procedures at Soill
• Distribute safety information as and when required
• Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times

Requirements

Minimum Qualification and Experience:

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate (compulsory, non-negotiable)
• Valid forklift license (compulsory, non-negotiable)
• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a warehouse environment (non-negotiable)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and QWIX
• SAP system knowledge will be considered an advantage
• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Afrikaans
• Proven experience in receiving processes
• Hands-on experience with both inbound and outbound logistics
• Prior exposure to a factory or manufacturing environment will be beneficial

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Good organisational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise and multitask
• Reliable and disciplined