Warehouse Loader

A. Job Title: Loader reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor
B. Job Overview
Loader responsibilities include preparing orders for delivery and use order sheets
to pick a wide range of items, place and arrange items to be packed on pallets, shelves and in store.

C. Areas of Responsibility (Your duties will include but are not limited to)
1 Stock Picking
- Confirm and pick correct items and quantities as per Picker Sheet
- Deliver items to loading area as per route on Picker Sheet
- Check pallets for damages and keep all stock neat and tidy
- Ensure that there are never different types of stock arranged on the same pallet
- Only pick stock from marked pallets in chiller or freezer
- Return stock that was incorrectly picked to the correct place/s
- Stack picked stock in neat arrangements to avoid/minimise damage
- Ensure that stock rotation is done according to prescribed methods
- Only pick stock from open boxes before opening new boxes

2 Packing and Loading
- Ensure that the Load Weight is spread to ensure the stability of the vehicle
- Place and stack the load that it will be stable and not fall down or move around, whilst in transit

and chilled products are protected against freezing
- Ensure that no products are placed directly on the Floor of the Truck but to be placed on

pallets, as per Food Hygienic Standards
3 Reporting & Counting
- Report damages and check the expiry dates, sell by dates and best before dates
- Record out of stock items in Short Register at Stock Controller
- Perform daily blind stock count as per set schedule

4 Trolley Jack Operation
- Only authorised staff are allowed to use the Trolley Jack
- Ensure the equipment is used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure your

safety and the safety of the people around you.
- Ensure all other personnel or bystanders are clear of the immediate work area.

5 Teamwork
- Support department managers and co employees.
- Actively participate as a member of the team
- Performing any other task, not specified herein, which from time to time may be assigned by the

manager.
6 Housekeeping and Safety Standards
- Ensures that cleaning and housekeeping standards on equipment and work areas are maintained according to laid down standards and norms
- Ensure Personal hygiene standards are maintained
- Take reasonable care for own health and safety as well as the health and safety of others
- Wear the correct PPE in accordance with the company policy and procedures
- No interference or abuse of any health, safety and environmental welfare equipment
- Keep work areas clean and free from hazards and risks
- Help preparing for Audits

D. Knowledge, skills, and experience required
Educational Background:

- Grade 12
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand Afrikaans & English

Knowledge/Skills:

- Forklift licence will be advantageous
- Operational Agility
- Ensure Vision, Mission and Values underpin all activities

E. Competencies
- Ability to show initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Self-motivated and reliable
- Performance Driven
- Well-organised

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: R4,000.00 - R4,521.70 per month