Warehouse Assistant

**Warehouse Assistant**

**Summary**:
This role entails assisting with daily operations of the warehouse, receiving and processing of incoming stock, picking and filing orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, and assisting with maintaining inventory records.

**Reports to**: Business Owner

**Responsibilities**:
General
- Pick and fill orders from stock.
- Pack and ship orders.
- Ensure packed and shipped orders are loaded and secured for their delivery.
- Hand over (load) orders for clients at the dispatch area.
- Ensure paperwork related to orders & dispatch is always correct.
- Organize and maintain inventory and storage areas.
- Operate warehouse equipment where needed, including forklifts and stackers.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.
- Assist with other warehouse duties as assigned.
- Work with and support warehouse staff for daily operation of the warehouse.

Administrative
- Receive and process incoming stock and materials.
- Assist with inventory management and control.
- Maintain accurate records of all transactions and inventory levels.
- Develop and maintain a warehouse cleaning checklist.

**Requirements**:

- At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Experience with inventory management
- Ability to operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks ??
- Experience within food service equipment industry - advantageous

**Competencies**:

- Superb communication (verbal & written)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Planning & Organization
- Initiative / proactivity
- **Independent worker**:

- Attention to detail
- Adaptability / Multi-tasking
- **Enthusiastic**

Application Question(s):

- What is your notice period (in weeks)?
- Are you located in the Stikland, Bellville or surrounding areas?

**Experience**:

- Warehouse Assistant/similar: 2 years (required)
- Inventory Management: 2 years (required)
- Stock control: 2 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Stikland, Western Cape (required)