Warehouse Operatives

DHL Supply Chain; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics leader in Gauteng is seeking a Warehouse Operative to manage stock processes, maintain safety standards, and contribute to a high-performing environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years in a similar role, a matric certificate, and a forklift license. Join a dynamic team committed to quality and service excellence.

Qualifications

• 2 – 3 years experience in a similar role or environment.
• English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Accurately check all incoming and outgoing stock.
• Perform daily checks of forklifts and complete checklists.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Integrity

Teamwork

Education

Matric

Forklift certificate and license

Job description

Overview

Be Part Of The World’s Largest Logistics Company

Deutsche Post DHL Group is the world’s leading logistics and mail company. We’re one of the world’s largest employers, operating in over 220 countries and territories. We’re Europe’s largest postal service, partner for eCommerce and pioneers in secure digital communication. We’re number one in contract logistics and international express delivery, and a leader in the forwarding business. Join us and you’ll be working for a global company that’s focused on service, quality and sustainability, and using the power of global trade to connect people and improve lives. And not just for our Customers, but for every member of our Group too.

Role Outline

A Warehouse Operative is responsible to accurately check all incoming and outgoing stock against documentation, identify any short, over picked, and damaged stock, record and report stock discrepancies, ensure stock is secure for transportation, and move palletized stock according to operational requirements while maintaining high standards of customer service and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Honesty - pride in your job and an eye for detail
• Daily checks of forklift and completion of daily checklist - check daily controls
• Perform tasks according to the Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure correct use of forklift and other company equipment and to timeously report any defects
• Housekeeping
• Maintain high level of hygiene of forklift
• To work within operating areas as determined by management and the needs of the business
• When carrying out duties – follow standard operating procedures and safe working practices
• Be actively involved in and support change initiatives
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management
• Ensure that all warehouse damages are kept to a minimum and are in line with the accepted warehouse damages % as
• Transporting of materials to the correct areas
• Adherence to Health & Safety standards & rules
• To contribute to a productive working environment
• Participation in stock counts
• Be actively involved in and support change initiatives
• Report and record any non-conformity with regards to the customers merchandise or unsafe acts
• Operate with integrity and ethical values
• De-stacking, labelling, sorting products and taking out damages
• Parceling, wrapping or tying of goods
• Inspect stock integrity
• Handle goods with care to minimize damages
• Complete tasks timeously
• Adhere to the Unit’s SHE rules and best practices
• Ensure that product safety, quality and integrity is not compromised
• Report any persons behavior that may impact on the safety, quality and integrity of the stored product
• Validate documents (GRV, COA, invoices) before offloading
• Offload pallets and execute put – aways into racking
• Perform visual inspections, confirm seal integrity, and check for damages
• Handle material movement and physical staging
• Confirm truck readiness for offloading and coordinate unloading with minimal documentation accountability
• Minimize damages and maintain high levels of hygiene in the work environment
• Perform daily checks of forklifts and complete daily checklists. Report any malfunctions/ damages
• Process paperwork as required and operate Mechanical Handling Equipment
• Contribute to site continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management
• Work within a physically demanding environment and adhere to safety standards including maintaining 5S principles

Qualifications/ Skills/ Competencies/ Experiences

• Matric
• Forklift certificate and license
• 2 – 3 years experience in a similar role or environment

Languages

• English