Forklift Driver

To receive and store raw materials from both production and purchased raw material stock. To maintain an accurate inventory level by means of stock control through regular stock counts. To issue raw materials to production in full as per requisition or sales order. To drive the forklift to receive and issue raw materials in a safe manner.

SPAN OF CONTROL

This role is accountable for all raw material and packaging receipts and all the stock functions that require to be moved by forklift.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & OUTPUTS:Warehousing, Inventory and Logistics

Perform warehouse stock related duties as follows:

- Move raw materials from production output bins and store in storage bins in the Raw Material Warehouse.
- Offload and receive purchased raw materials and packaging.
- Accurately record destination storage bin for the raw materials.
- Ensure that the raw material bin in CAMS is the same as physical storage to avoid lost stock /variances.
- Ensure that Inventory is stored in a manner that prolongs the life of the goods and maintains the quality standard of the original product.
- Maintain Raw Materials Warehouse to an acceptable standard of cleanliness, that adheres to the company’s 5S requirements and to applicable fire, safety and other regulatory standards.
- Report any non
- conformances relating to stock to the Inbound Inventory Supervisor.
- Issue raw materials and packaging as per requests from the various production departments.
- Any reasonable task required by the Department Supervisor or Manager.

Safety, Health, Environment - We Tread Softly
- Report all safety hazards, incidents and near misses.
- Ensure housekeeping is kept to **5S standards.**

Conduct forklift checks and complete checklists.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Grade 12 / Matric with a pass in Maths/Maths Lit and English
- Valid Forklift License
- 3 to 5 years’ relevant logistics and warehouse experience in a similar role within a relevant industry.

**COMPETENCIES: INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR LEVEL**
- **Valuing Differences** - Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; seeks out and uses unique abilities, insights, and ideas from diverse individuals.
- **Work standards** - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
- **Earning Trust** - Gaining others’ confidence by acting with integrity and following through on commitments while disclosing own positions; treating others and their ideas with respect and supporting them in the face of challenges_._
- **Initiating Action**:

- Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
- **Customer Orientation**:

- Placing a high priority on the internal or external customer’s perspective when making decisions and acting; implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and own organization’s needs.
- **Quality Orientation**:

- Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
- **Safety Focus**:

- Identifying and improving conditions that affect our own and others’ safety, upholding safety standards_._
- **Planning and Organising**:

- Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources_._
- **Continuous Learning**:

- **Influencing** - Using effective involvement and persuasion strategies to gain acceptance of ideas and commitment to actions that support specific work outcomes.
- **Technology Savvy**:

- Leveraging one’s practical knowledge and understanding of recent technology tools, solutions, and trends to improve work results, solve work problems, and take advantage of new business opportunities.

**REQUIREMENTS**:
Knowledge and skill
- Valid forklift license
- Computer literate
- Numeracy skills
- Writing skills