Reach Truck Driver (Bulk)

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certification
• At least 2-3 years relevant forklift and reach truck driver experience.

COMPUTER LITERACY USING THE FOLLOWING PACKAGES

• The use of a scanner

Skills Required

• Must be numerate and literate (apply basic mathematics calculations).
• Able to communicate well in both English and Afrikaans languages.
• Experience with using a hand-held scanner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, honesty, self-driven, responsible and able to use own initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure and swift resolving of employee and management queries.
• Basic understanding of the 20 Keys concept is essential.
• Must be able to work independently and cope well under pressure.
• It is essential that the successful candidate be self-motivated with the ability to meet strict deadlines.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be Responsible For

• The daily and advance accurate, timeous,control planning ,co-ordination, the accurate and complete physical verification (all checks) against picking slips or other control documents and scanning thereof when moving/transferring stock for customer orders ,bin to bin transfers , transfers to picking store, put away / stacking of pallet receipts, returns and any other requirements with strict adherence to all standards requirements policies and procedures and the efficient and effective stock control of all customer orders internal and external on all shifts as per required procedures, controls and policies at all times. The efficient and effective stock control of customer orders and receipt of stock other workload requirements and their alignment with daily workload to achieve optimal efficiencies, productivity and service delivery to all customers (internal & external).
• Ensure the accurate checking, neat stacking and accurate scanning of pallets received in bulk store racking against applicable documentation with adherence to all stock control and stacking requirements, policies and procedures.
• Ensure to maintain the correct flows and standards of applicable processes.
• Conduct daily racking inspections and immediately report any damages or non – compliance. Do not stack if any deviation found.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure product received within compliance with the required temperature, correct pallet quantities, neatly stacked, wrapped, labelled, no loose top layers and pallet label applied correctly. Do not receive. Report any deviations to Team Leader/ Superintendent.
• Check all stacks and ensure compliance with company quality standards and stacking requirements. No damaged pallets, skew pallets, loose shrink wrapping, damaged pallets etc. to be received and placed for put away.
• Operate warehouse equipment (Reach-Truck/ Forklift) safely and efficiently at all times to ensure the safety of one self, stock, equipment, staff, visitors and structures as examples while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
• Ensure floors clear of ice or any debris when operating equipment. Clean if required.
• Ensure when lifting staff in safety cage for cleaning or any other purposes to ensure adherence to all lifting policies, safety regulations, procedures and requirements.
• Conduct operations and model behaviour that promotes a safe environment. This would include looking in the direction of travel, wearing a seat belt, driving at an appropriate speed and appropriate use of hooter as examples.
• Conduct daily handling equipment battery water and equipment checks and complete checklists. Report and indicate any faults to team leader and on checklists.
• Conduct daily battery and handling equipment cleaning and paint equipment if necessary.
• Operate gantry/ forklift with adherence to all lifting requirements and procedures when changing batteries.
• Adherence and practice to all stock control policies, protocols and practices. Ensure stock is handled by strict stock movement procedures.
• Partake in weekly and monthly cycle counts as per cycle count procedures.
• Ensure correct product handling (maintain the cold chain).
• Ensure safety and security of the company’s stock and property at all times.
• Timeous reporting and elevating of any pallet picking and receipt put away delays/ stock discrepancies and non-conformances to Team leader (Operational) / Superintendent.
• Adherence and practice to all company risk management, food safety requirements and housekeeping protocols and practices.
• Ensure daily housekeeping of bulk store, racking and structures to the required standard at all times. Control and supervision of staff when sweeping of entire cold room and cleaning of ice build ups in store with compliance with 20 keys check sheet on housekeeping of cold-room.
• Ensure no unwanted items/ debris lying in store or inside mobile racking and all electrical panels closed on mobile racking.
• Daily cleaning of ice – build-ups in store and entrances i.e. Pods, Floors, strip curtains, panels, ceilings, mobile racking tracks and racking etc.
• Ensure adherence to GMP and GHP principles.
• Ensure adherence to all legislative and company requirements.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures in order to minimize the business risks.
• Full start up and shut down procedures of bulk store is practiced and adhered to.
• Ensure Bulk Store inspections, racking and material handling inspections are done daily and any discrepancies reported immediately.
• Daily shift meetings conducted (20 keys programme).
• Ensure at work station at start of shift and all tasks for the shift are completed prior to leaving the workplace.
• Ensure correctly dressed in the required PPE and clothing basket clean and neatly hung on rails in basket area.
• Assisting, multi –tasking and filling in other positions if and when required. (Know and able to work in other positions).
• Attending meetings if and when required.
• Ensure continuous communication with Team Leader (Operational) /Superintendent.
• Provide suggestions for improvement.

Other Features Of The Job

• Due to the nature of the job, extra hours will be required from time to time, which may necessitate working into the evening, public holidays, or on weekends.
• You may also be required to travel from time to time.
• Perform other reasonable duties outside the scope of this job description as might be requested by senior.
• Staggered tea breaks.
• Payment for damages to company property or stock damage/loss due to negligence.