Warehouse Operative

Talent Evolution (Pty) Ltd; Swellendam; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Swellendam is seeking a Warehouse Operative to assist with receiving, dispatch, and stock management tasks. The ideal candidate should have a Matric certificate, a valid forklift license, and at least one year of relevant warehouse experience. This position entails strict adherence to health and safety policies and the efficient management of stock using the QWIX system.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a warehouse environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Prior exposure to a factory or manufacturing environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving, dispatch, stock counts, and hygiene in the Warehouse.
• Conduct stock takes and cycle counts as communicated.
• Ensure housekeeping is maintained according to the schedule.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Effective communication in English and Afrikaans

Hands-on experience with inbound and outbound logistics

Education

Grade 12 / Matric certificate

Valid forklift license

Tools

QWIX system

SAP system

Job description

Warehouse Operative job vacancy in Swellendam.

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.

Salary: R7 300 per month.

Duties and 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
• Housekeeping
  • 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 company 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
  • Distribute safety information as and when required
  • Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times

Minimum Qualification and Experience:

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate (non-negotiable)
• Valid forklift license (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