Warehouse Storeman/Assistant to manager for wholesaler

Job Description

Introduction

We are a flooring importer and distributor based in Epping 1, Cape Town. We are looking for a Warehouse Storeman to assist our Warehouse Manager with the daily operations of our business and overseeing the warehouse team, processes and procedures. Our workday starts at 7:30am and we operate Monday - Friday. 

 

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Functions and Responsibilities

  • Dispatch - overseeing/picking, packing and dispatch of orders both local and freighted
  • Goods receiving - receiving, inspecting, verifying inventory and other materials
  • Warehouse administration - collating and scanning PODs
  • Stock control - leading monthly cycle counts, investigating discrepancies, damages etc
  • General oversight - ensuring warehouse is in clean and orderly condition, safety rules are observed etc

 

Desired Experience & Qualification

Our ideal candidate will be

  • highly organised, good at prioritizing 
  • able to switch easily between tasks
  • a good communicator
  • reliable, honest and dependable
  • comfortable in a leadership position

 

Skills and Experience

  • Ability to drive a forklift
  • Numerical and record keeping skills
  • Functional understanding of warehousing systems (FIFO etc)
  • Practical experience in warehousing procedures and inventory control 
  • Experience overseeing daily operations and leading a team

 

Minimum Requirements

In addition to the above skills and experience, the candidate must have

  • Matric pass
  • Valid drivers licence and own reliable transport
  • Forklift License 

 

Due to the nature of the job, the candidate must be physically fit and capable of operating equipment and lifting heavy objects. 

Package & Remuneration

Remuneration:

  • salary
  • annual bonus based on personal performance
  • provident fund 

Interested?