Warehouse Operative (Shift Leader)

Placements24; Paarl; In loco; ZAR 83.000 - 131.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive hourly wage

Overtime opportunities

Career advancement

Supportive team culture

Ongoing training

Stable work environment

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Warehouse Operative with leadership potential for our Paarl, Western Cape facility. You will guide a team through daily operations, ensuring efficient order picking, packing, dispatch and inventory management while maintaining high safety standards.

The role offers growth into a leadership position within a dynamic warehouse environment, requiring strong work ethic, attention to detail, and reliable team collaboration.

Competenze

• Experience in a warehouse environment with leadership exposure.
• Ability to guide and motivate a team to meet targets.
• Solid understanding of inventory management and order fulfillment.

Mansioni

• Lead a team of warehouse operatives across shifts to meet targets.
• Oversee receiving, put-away, picking, packing and dispatch activities.
• Ensure accuracy in orders and inventory counts.
• Enforce health and safety regulations and promote a safe environment.
• Provide training and guidance to new and existing staff.
• Monitor team performance and provide feedback to supervisors.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts if certified).
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouse space.
• Assist with stocktaking and discrepancy resolution.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and teammates to resolve issues promptly.

Conoscenze

Team leadership

Warehouse operations

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Training & coaching

Communication skills

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Forklift operation

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing e-commerce fulfillment center, is seeking a motivated and experienced Warehouse Operative with leadership potential to join their team in Paarl, Western Cape. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for guiding a team of warehouse associates through daily operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to safety standards. You will play a key part in managing order picking, packing, dispatch, and inventory management processes, contributing directly to the successful delivery of customer orders. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to step into a leadership role within a dynamic and supportive warehouse environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to team success. This position is vital to maintaining our client's reputation for timely and accurate order fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a team of warehouse operatives during shifts, ensuring operational targets are met.
• Oversee and participate in all warehouse activities, including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and dispatch.
• Ensure accuracy in order fulfillment and inventory counts.
• Enforce health and safety regulations and promote a safe working environment.
• Provide training and guidance to new and existing team members.
• Monitor team performance and provide feedback to supervisors.
• Operate warehouse equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts if certified) safely and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouse space.
• Assist with inventory management tasks, including stocktaking and discrepancy resolution.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and other team members to resolve issues promptly.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment, with at least 1 year in a senior operative or team lead capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to guide and motivate a team.
• Solid understanding of warehouse operations and inventory management principles.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures in a warehouse setting.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer literacy for using warehouse systems.
• Physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.
• Residing in or near Paarl, Western Cape, and able to commit to specified shift patterns.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive hourly wage, opportunities for overtime, and potential for career advancement within the company.
• Employees benefit from a supportive team culture and access to ongoing training.
• This role is based in Paarl, Western Cape, offering a stable work environment with a company committed to operational excellence.
• We value our team members and provide a consistent work schedule.
• Join a growing team that is essential to the success of our e-commerce operations.