Warehouse Assistant

Minimum requirements:

• Matric / NQF 4 Qualification.
• 34 years experience in a warehouse, stores, logistics or stock control environment.
• Valid Forklift & Drivers Licence.
• Automotive experience essential.
• Practical knowledge of receiving, storing, picking, issuing and controlling stock.
• Experience with stock counts and stock reconciliations.
• Computer literacy with working knowledge of MS Office.
• ERP/warehouse inventory system experience advantageous.
• Reach Truck and Pallet Jack certification advantageous.
• Knowledge of 5S principles advantageous.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.

Personality Traits:

• Reliable and dependable.
• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Organised and deadline-driven.
• Safety-conscious and responsible.
• Responsive and able to work under pressure.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Receive incoming stock, parts, materials, supplies and consumables and verify quantities against documentation.
• Inspect incoming items and report shortages, damage or discrepancies.
• Allocate, label and store stock correctly to maintain traceability.
• Maintain accurate stock records and capture stock movements on the ERP system where applicable.
• Issue parts, materials and consumables to Production as required.
• Conduct stock counts, cycle counts and stock takes and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate shortages or replenishment requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of damaged, scrapped and obsolete stock.
• Maintain warehouse housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely and complete required inspections and records.
• Assist with the movement and storage of inspected and non-conforming parts in accordance with QC and IPQ requirements.
• Pack, prepare and measure parcels for dispatch and protect goods against damage.
• Collect parts, materials and supplies from suppliers and authorised locations.
• Deliver parts, materials and documents to company sites, suppliers, customers and other designated locations.
• Ensure goods are correctly loaded, positioned and secured for transportation.
• Complete vehicle inspections and report defects, damage or maintenance requirements.
• Maintain the cleanliness and condition of the assigned company vehicle.
• Comply with road traffic laws, company driving procedures and safety requirements.
• Verify collection and delivery documentation and obtain proof of delivery where applicable.
• Support Production with urgent material requirements and the movement of parts between Warehouse, Production and Quality.
• Assist with the removal and storage of demounted parts where applicable.
• Report damaged, incorrect or non-conforming parts to the relevant responsible person.
• Provide general support to Warehouse, Production, Logistics and Quality functions as required.