Receiving & Dispatch Clerk

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organised Receiving & Dispatch Clerk to join our Sauce Plant team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely and efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of stock while maintaining high standards of quality, food safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive incoming stock and verify deliveries against purchase orders, delivery notes and relevant documentation.
• Inspect all incoming goods for quality, damage, correct labelling and temperature compliance where applicable.
• Accurately complete and capture all receiving documentation and system transactions.
• Allocate stock to the correct storage locations while ensuring FIFO/FEFO principles and product traceability are maintained.
• Pick, stage and prepare customer orders for dispatch according to company procedures.
• Verify all dispatched stock against supporting documentation and resolve any discrepancies before loading.
• Prepare dispatch loads by wrapping, labelling and securing pallets or cartons to meet customer and transport requirements.
• Prepare and maintain accurate dispatch documentation, including delivery notes, waybills and proof of delivery records.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with stock counts, reconciliations and stocktakes.
• Ensure receiving and dispatch areas remain clean, organised and compliant with GMP, hygiene and housekeeping standards.
• Adhere to all health, safety, food safety and PPE requirements, reporting hazards, equipment defects and incidents promptly.
• Operate a forklift safely (where licensed and authorised), including completing daily equipment inspections and ensuring safe loading and storage practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a warehouse, distribution or FMCG environment with receiving and/or dispatch responsibilities.
• Sound understanding of warehouse operations, stock control and inventory documentation.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS) or similar computer systems will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of health, safety, GMP and food safety standards.
• Valid forklift licence and certification will be advantageous (required where forklift operation forms part of the role).

Technical Competencies

• Receiving and dispatch processes and documentation.
• Inventory and stock control practices.
• Warehouse systems and handheld scanners.
• Loading, off-loading and load securing procedures.
• Warehouse health, safety and food safety compliance.
• Forklift operation and daily equipment inspections (where licensed and authorised).