Location: Linbro Park, Gauteng
Position: Warehouse Assistant/Driver
Closing Date: 27 October 2024
Overview
Rubicon is seeking Warehouse Assistants/Drivers to join our team in Linbro Park, Gauteng. The successful candidates will play a key role in ensuring smooth warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, and dispatching goods. The role also includes delivery responsibilities to meet the company’s logistics objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Receiving:
-Identify the source of incoming stock (branch, customer, or supplier) and the type of order (customer return, inter-company transfer, local or international).
-Ensure receipted stock is correctly placed in designated warehouse locations (Lighting, Energy, Utilities, etc.).
-Report discrepancies (damaged, short, or over-supplied stock) to the supervisor and procurement team.
-Record and follow up on stock discrepancies, resolving them within 5 days.
Storage:
-Ensure receipted stock is safely and securely stored to prevent damage.
-Package items to minimize the risk of damage during storage and transportation, following company policies and health and safety standards.
Order Fulfilment:
-Remove damaged stock from shelves and coordinate with stock control to take corrective actions.
-Prepare stock for dispatch, ensuring it meets customer or branch requirements.
-Collaborate with teams to ensure timely deliveries.
Packaging:
-Package items to prevent damage during transport, ensuring they are presentable.
-Label all loose items according to standard operating procedures (SOP).
Dispatch:
-Coordinate deliveries to align with company objectives.
-Ensure transportation quotes are managed to meet delivery timelines within budget.
-Scan proof of deliveries (PODs) from the previous day by close of business.
-Confirm delivery details (address, contact person) before dispatch and correct any errors.
-Liaise with the dispatch controller to ensure the proper equipment is available for deliveries.
Documentation:
-Accurately process stock instructions and note any discrepancies.
-Ensure all documentation has two signatures—one for the person handing over stock and one for the person receiving it.
-Store documentation in line with company SOP.
Health & Safety:
-Enforce health and safety policies in warehouse and transport activities.
-Conduct safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards.
-Arrange training for warehouse staff, including forklift licenses, driver’s licenses, and first aid certifications.
-Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness.
-Operate company vehicles in compliance with traffic regulations.
Minimum Requirements
- Matric/NQF 4 qualification.
- At least 2 years of warehouse experience.
- At least 2 years of delivery experience.
- Fleet and contract management experience (2+ years).
- Valid Code EC driver’s license.
- Intermediate proficiency in Windows and MS Office.
HOW TO APPLY:
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Join our team and contribute to the efficient operation of our warehouse and logistics processes. If you meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply.