Warehouse Assistant/Driver

Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Company: Rubicon
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 17 April 2025

Overview

Rubicon is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Warehouse Assistant/Driver to support its warehouse and logistics operations in KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the seamless flow of goods within the warehouse—from receiving and storage to packaging, dispatch, and final delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Receiving

-Identify shipment origins and types (customer, supplier, inter-branch).

-Physically place received stock in designated warehouse areas.

-Report discrepancies such as damaged, short, or over-supplied stock to the supervisor and procurement.

-Capture and follow up on discrepancy reports within 5 days of submission.

Storage

-Store items securely to prevent damage and promote safety.

-Ensure items are labeled and packaged correctly according to company standards.

Order Fulfilment

-Remove damaged items from shelves and escalate to stock control.

-Understand and manage stock destination and delivery type.

-Collaborate with internal departments to meet delivery commitments.

Packaging & Dispatch

-Package items to reduce damage and enhance presentation.

-Label all loose items properly according to SOPs.

-Coordinate deliveries to align with company objectives and budget.

-Scan and record PODs (Proof of Delivery) daily.

-Confirm delivery details (address and contact) before dispatch.

Documentation

-Ensure all stock movements are properly documented and signed by both sender and receiver.

-Follow company SOPs for document storage and handling discrepancies.

Health & Safety

-Enforce company H&S policies for warehousing and transport.

-Perform vehicle inspections and ensure roadworthiness.

-Operate company vehicles safely in accordance with regulations.

Requirements

-Minimum Matric/NQF 4 qualification

-Minimum 2 years of warehouse experience

-Minimum 2 years of delivery driving experience

-2+ years in fleet and contract management

-Valid EC Driver’s License

Skills & Competencies

-Intermediate computer literacy (Windows and MS Office)

-Strong attention to detail

-Excellent communication and coordination skills

-Ability to work independently and in a team

-Focused, trustworthy, and dependable

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