Key Responsibilities

Staging (order preparation)

Direct and coordinate the staging assistants into ensuring they put the orders correctly.

Check that all products are organised as per client requirements. Ensure that the area is ready for work processing. Raise any discrepancies with warehouse picking departments and inform supervisor. Organise and prioritise orders according to the plans provided by the Distribution Department. Ensure that all products are staged accurately and efficiently as per customer requirements. Check that all documentation details match actual order details. Ensure staging assistants are updated on plans to be staged. Update the Staging Controller regarding the status of staging orders in progress. Ensure orders are presented to dispatch for loading timeously.

Quality control

Ensures that stock is in good quality. Performs quality checks on orders picked. Liaise with warehouse for any shortfalls. Ensure stock does not get damaged when being prepared. Check if correct products and the right quantity match the details of the customer order. Evaluate the correctness and quality of orders by comparing the contents with the information on the picking slip, e.g., title, quality, ref number, quantity etc.

Food Safety

Ensure warehouse equipment is properly maintained. Handle stock correctly according to food safety. Enforce compliance to food safety policies and procedures. Perform all work in accordance with company standards and established safety procedures. Ensure appearance and uniform is compliant with food safety requirements. Maintain safe working environment according to company food safety procedures. Familiarise yourself with the food safety rules and hazards and report any risk. Comply with food safety rules of no stock on the floor, no stock against walls, etc. Report any observation of pests and non-conformance.

Health and Safety

Maintain a clean and safe work area. Perform warehouse duties in accordance with the highest level of safety and efficiency and meets standards of quality. To use stacking techniques that will prevent damage to product. To keep warehouse spotless clean, organized and safe. Respect safety measurements and highlight unsafe situations. Storage equipment kept clean meeting warehouse standards. Ensuring excellent housekeeping in storage areas. Ensuring work areas are kept clean, neat, and well-organized. Maintain safe working environment according to company procedures.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum Grade 10
• 1 to 2 years’ experience in warehouse operations in medium to large scale Warehouse environment
• Proven experience to any role or duties relating to warehousing and stock control.
• Knowledge and experience in safety practices and procedures applicable to handling of food products.
• FMCG experience highly advantageous

Skills

• Strong attention to details and planning skills
• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Effective time management and organization skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills in writing and verbal
• Possesses physical strength necessary to lift and move heavy objects.
• Fair understanding of inventory management processes and procedures
• Able to manage daily changes to schedules and maintain confidence and deliver on deadlines.