Warehouse Operator, Operations, Solutions

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Location: Germiston
Job Posting Title: Warehouse Operator, Operations, Solutions
Time Type: Full Time

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

This role will be responsible for the leading and control of operational team at Raceway

Tertiary Qualification(s)
Matric

Additional Computer Skills

Extensive Knowledge & experience in WMS
MS Office, specifically Outlook, Excel & Word

Computer Literacy - Advanced

Electives

Good people and leadership skills.

Strong problem solving and Analytical skills.

Must be able to work under pressure.

Must have good time management skills.

Analytical skill to plan out the day ahead and the next.

Ability to revise and draft new work instructions/SOP or flow chart.

Strong chemical/pharmaceutical Knowledge.

Inventory control specific to batch and expiry management

Job-related Requirements

4 - 5 years’ experience in Warehouse environment.
CargoWrite experience - Basic Plus
Retail experience (FMCG)
Experience in Takealot and Leroy Merlin bookings portal
2 year experience in reverse logistics (Returns)
Ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally.
Fluent in English for both spoken and written.
Neatness, accuracy, and attention to detail
always Portraying a professional standard.
Strong administrative and communication skills.
Ability to meet targets and deadlines.
Ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.

Punctuality and time management skills are essential elements of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities:
A MAINTAIN COMMUNICATIONS: To enhance a 2-way communication process within the team.

1. Communicate information obtained from the Ops Manager

2. Keep Operations teams informed on problems or concerns

3. Communicate the goals/objectives to the team members

4. Communicate defects to other teams/sections (feedback on quality, safety, etc.)

5. Maintain high morale through continuous communications

6. Solicit input from team members

7. Maintain high morale and team spirit through continuous coaching.

B. SUGGESTIONS: Encourage and solicit small suggestions that the team members can do on their own.

1. Encourage team members to submit improvement proposals

C. TRAINING: To enable personal growth by organizing training for all team members.

2. Train the team members to become multi-skilled workers according to the flexibility chart

3. Record and maintain the flexibility chart of the team

4. Give job instruction training to all newcomers in the team.

5. Ability to embed best warehouse practices relevant to health and safety and quality.

D. ATTENDANCE: To create an environment where attendance is seen as essential for the team performance.

1. Cover all absenteeism whenever needed in team.

2. Inform Ops Manager/supervisor if absentee coverage cannot be resolved within the team.

3. Motivate team members for attendance.

E. PERFORMANCE SUPPORT: To create a positive and constructive climate by coaching and supporting the team members.

1. Monitor performance of team members, coach/retrain where necessary

2. Assist in eliminating problem operations and bottlenecks

3. Be aware of health conditions of team members

4. Give positive feedback on performance issues to team members

5. Give input to the Ops Supervisor with regard to performance evaluations.

F. TEAM MEETINGS: To enhance a 2-way communication process within the team.

1. Prepare the agenda of the meeting and solicit input from Ops Supervisor and team members

2. Conduct the meeting

3. Inform Ops Supervisor about the outcome of the meeting.

4. Follow-up on items discussed during the meeting

G. JOB ROTATION: To create flexibility and personal growth by organizing job rotation.

1. Ensure that the job rotation amongst team members balances ergonomically challenging jobs with those
that are physically less

2. Train team members in order to gain flexibility for job rotation.

3. Maintain a record of rotation.

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