Operator Warehouse

Job Advert Summary

Macsteel Gqeberha is seeking a safety-conscious and motivated Warehouse Operator to perform loading, offloading, storage, scanning, stock control, and general warehouse activities within the branch.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe and accurate handling of material, maintaining stock integrity, supporting operational requirements, and contributing to a safe and efficient warehouse environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric essential.
• Valid crane and/or forklift licence (Essential).
• Experience in a warehouse, steel, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
• Grade 12 / Matric essential.
• Valid crane and/or forklift licence (Essential).
• Experience in a warehouse, steel, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
• Product knowledge of steel and related products advantageous.
• Ability to use measuring equipment accurately.
• Working knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work overtime and shifts when required.
• Product knowledge of steel and related products advantageous.
• Ability to use measuring equipment accurately.
• Working knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work overtime and shifts when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Material Handling & Storage

· Load and offload material safely and accurately using overhead cranes and forklifts.· Receive incoming material and verify quantities, grades, sizes, and condition.

• Store material in the correct allocated bays and storage locations.

• Ensure material is packed, stacked, and stored safely to prevent damage and deterioration.

• Check, sling, and secure material correctly before loading and offloading activities.

• Mark, label, barcode, and identify material in accordance with company requirements.

Stock Control

• Assist with stock cycle counts and stock verification activities.

• Report stock shortages, damages, and discrepancies before the end of each shift.

• Ensure stock accuracy through adherence to warehouse procedures and controls.

Operational Support

• Conduct work across all warehouse gantries and operational areas.

• Assist with saw operating duties where required.

Support operational requirements and multitask across warehouse functions as needed.

Safety, Housekeeping & Compliance

• Maintain high housekeeping standards within all work areas.

• Conduct daily crane and forklift inspections and report defects immediately.

• Ensure lifting equipment is inspected and used in accordance with safety requirements.

• Report unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, incidents, and hazards.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements at all times.