Permanent

Gauteng

Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector’s vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in ‘multi-temperature’ vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose

Picking and any other warehouse duties.

Key Responsibilities

Picking

Gather ordered items for the packing and shipping.

Picking of items listed on picking slips.

Maintain picking rate of minimum 100/cases per hour.

Operate MHE’s i.e. Pallet Jack / Forklifts (*license required).

Use RF Scanners (*future development).

Housekeeping

Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained.

Maintain cleaning equipment and ensure correct storage.

Ensure that stacking is neat, square and secure.

Ensure the work area is neat and tidy at all times.

Stock handling – minimize stock damages.

Ensure waste on floors is cleaned before the end of the day and walkways are neat and tidy.

Ensure pallet boards and pallets are removed timeously from pick levels and cold room.

Assist on Stock Count Preparations

Assists to prepare the warehouse for the stock count.

Ensure all damaged stock has been isolated and notes have been placed.

Ensure easy access to product for counting purposes.

Conduct daily stock counting as requested by the Warehouse Shift Controller.

Report all problem stocks to the Shift Warehouse Controller.

Timekeeping

Clock in and out at correct times.

Keep overtime at a minimum.

Report late coming to the Shift Warehouse Controller.

Occupational Health and Safety Compliance

Observe compliance with the health and safety regulations / ISO requirements.

Ensure a high level of housekeeping, fire and accident prevention, safe work practices.

Good Handling Practices

Ensure loading and freezer door are kept closed.

Ensure a glass free area by covering glass fixtures and not allowing cups and bottles near any product.

Teamwork and Self-Management

Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritizing, and self- development.

Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.

Support and drive the business core values.

Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

General loading accuracy.

Health and safety compliance and risk elimination.

Accurate timekeeping.

Load rate.

Key Relationships

Internal

Site management.

Warehouse and administration teams.

Transport.

External

Contract cleaning staff.

Qualifications And Experience

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Matric

Minimum Of 1 Years’ Warehousing Or Similar Functional Experience.

Skills and Competencies

Behaviour Standards

Be brilliant at the basics.

Face the brutal facts.

Smash the silos.

Lead with integrity, respect and energy.

Be curious and challenge change.

Take accountability for results and people.

Knowledge

Warehouse-based stock and handling processes.

Warehouse methodologies and principles.

Stock checking principles and practices.

Knowledge of warehouse stock.

Understanding shipments.

Inventory control management.

Skills

Computer literacy (MS Office).

Verbal and written communication.

Interpersonal.

Logical thinking.

Basic Numerical ability / aptitude.

Attributes

Initiative.

Tolerant of stress and pressure.

Attention to detail.

Deadline driven.

Able to prioritize.

We look forward to hearing from you!