Warehouse Operator

Talented Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Recruitment is seeking a warehouse operative to manage receiving, put-away and stock movements. You will verify deliveries, label goods, and store them in correct locations while maintaining safety and documentation.

Responsibilities include picking stock, applying FIFO/FEFO, conducting cycle counts, and operating a reach truck where certified. You will help maintain inventory accuracy and housekeeping to support audits and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Previous warehouse, stores, logistics or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous experience in receiving, picking, stock control and stocktaking advantageous.
• Valid reach truck operator certification/licence appropriate to the equipment operated.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming stock and verify against delivery notes and orders.
• Label and store stock in designated locations following safety rules.
• Pull and pick stock using approved lists and transfer documentation.
• Record stock movements and report shortages or damages immediately.
• Operate reach truck and other material handling equipment safely and legally.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation to support audits and safety.

Skills

Stock control

Reach truck operation

Health and safety

Inventory accuracy

Documentation

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Receiving and Put-Away of Stock:

Receive incoming raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods and other stock. Check received stock against delivery notes, purchase orders and/or other relevant documentation. Verify quantities, product descriptions, batch or lot details and the physical condition of stock where applicable. Identify and immediately report shortages, damages, incorrect deliveries or other discrepancies. Ensure received stock is correctly identified and labelled before storage. Move and pack received stock into the correct designated warehouse locations. Ensure stock is stored safely, neatly and in accordance with applicable storage requirements. Complete all required receiving and stock movement documentation accurately and timeously.

Stock Picking and Issuing:

Pull and pick stock accurately according to approved picking lists, production requirements, transfer documentation or dispatch instructions. Verify product codes, descriptions, quantities, batch/lot numbers and other relevant information before issuing stock. Apply the appropriate stock rotation principles, including FIFO and/or FEFO where applicable. Ensure picked stock is correctly staged and made available for production, dispatch or internal transfer. Report stock shortages, discrepancies or damaged stock immediately. Ensure all stock movements are appropriately recorded.

Stock Counts and Inventory Control:

Perform cycle counts, routine stock counts and full physical stocktakes as required. Accurately count and record physical stock quantities. Compare physical stock against system or warehouse records where required. Report stock variances and assist with investigating discrepancies. Maintain accurate stock identification and storage locations. Assist in maintaining overall inventory accuracy and traceability. Ensure stock is not moved between locations without the appropriate documentation or system transaction.

Reach Truck and Material Handling Equipment:

Operate a reach truck and other authorised material handling equipment safely and responsibly. Load, unload, move, stack and retrieve pallets and stock as required. Conduct required pre-use safety inspections of the reach truck and other equipment. Immediately report equipment defects, damage or unsafe operating conditions. Ensure loads are stable, secure and within the permitted capacity of the equipment. Comply with warehouse traffic rules, designated operating areas and all health and safety requirements. Only operate equipment for which the employee has received the required training and authorisation.

Warehouse Housekeeping and Stock Care:

Maintain a clean, organised and safe warehouse environment. Ensure aisles, walkways, emergency exits and access points remain clear and unobstructed. Store stock in designated locations and ensure pallets and materials are stacked safely. Take reasonable care to prevent damage, contamination, deterioration or loss of stock. Immediately report damaged, leaking, contaminated, expired or otherwise non-conforming stock. Participate in warehouse cleaning and housekeeping activities. Assist with maintaining warehouse standards in preparation for internal, customer or regulatory audits.

Requirements:

Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification preferred. Previous warehouse, stores, logistics or manufacturing experience preferred. Previous experience in receiving, picking, stock control and stocktaking advantageous. Experience working in a manufacturing environment advantageous. Valid reach truck operator certification/licence appropriate to the equipment operated. The employee must remain medically fit and appropriately authorised to operate material handling equipment, where required.