The key purpose of this role is to load, unload and stack materials safely and to standard whilst maintaining our governance and customer service standards. To ensure pre-trip inspection forms are filled out accurately. Accurate fuel records are kept, and fuel reports submitted on time as per process. On time submission of any DPO related reports and requirements, such as reporting of SIO’s. Accurate stock count sheets are submitted on time and duly signed.

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Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Fleet maintenance

• To ensure the vehicle is always maintained in good running order by observing maintenance schedule and filling pre-inspection form prior to every trip
• Ensure that the forklift is operated and maintained in optimal condition
• Ensure that fuel and fluids are at acceptable operating levels

Adherence to health, safety and environmental standards

• To ensure that company and legal stacking regulations are adhered to Adherence to and maintenance of site housekeeping standards.
• Wearing the correct PPE at all times as designated by site and area

Loading & unloading activities

• Load summary is used to load correct quantities of split and full pallets
• To ensure loading/unloading of products is done as per processes, all products are counted, both at load location and unload locations, and delivery documents are duly signed and issued

Stock quality management

• Ensure adherence to warehouse stock age standards by means of applying stock rotation principles
• Ensures quality control through checking packaging on warehouse floor prior to loading

Inventory management

• Participate in handover processes before and after every shift
• Accurate daily stock counts, duly signed off
• Maintain clear and effective communication with Inventory Analyst/Clerk and or Stocks and Settlement Officer

Inventory management

• To observe standard provided for fuel usage per hour, reduce idling time, no excessive breaking etc
• To ensure breakages and missing bottles are eliminated to zero by following safe driving principles

Production continuity (where applicable)

• Load empties and raw materials into production lines whilst ensuring optimal productivity
• Remove and stack finished goods from line to bin whilst ensuring optimal line productivity

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Fluent in English
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to adapt to change effectively
• Computer literate
• Basic knowledge of automobile engineering

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Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Business/Logistics/Supply Chain or any relevant qualification
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience driving Heavy Goods Vehicles
• Valid Class B/forklift driver license
• Experience in operating forklifts in an industrial set up