Checker Operator

Overall Responsibility: The key purpose of this role is to check, load, unload and stack materials safely and efficiently while maintaining our governance and customer service standards.

Focus Area 1

Main Responsibilities

• Effective stock quality management
• Effective management and care of the physical appearance forklifts
• Conduct pre-trip inspections prior to the start of each shift using the forklift inspection checklist.
• Ensure that the forklift is operated and maintained in optimal condition
• Ensure that fuel/ battery level and forklift fluids are at accepted operating levels.
• Adherence to the health, safety and environmental standards
  Adhere to department of Labour stacking exemptions
• Appropriate personal protective equipment used as designated by site safety standards.
• Warehouse stock age standards maintained by ensuring that stock rotation principles are applied
• Ensures quality control through checking of packaging materials on warehouse floor and prior to loading
• Participation in handover process before and after every shift
• Accurate daily stock count performed using handheld device
• Maintain clear and effective communication with Inventory Manager, Inventory Coordinators and Warehouse Supervisor
• Accurate checking, loading and unloading of trucks
• Load empties on the line and remove and stack finished product from line to bins whilst ensuring optimal line productivity
• Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedures

Requirements of the Role

• Minimum of 3 years warehouse operations experience
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in driving a forklift (advantageous)
• Proficiency in the use of handheld devices will be an added advantage
• Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Good self-management practices
• Strong achievement orientation
• Ability to adapt to and implement change effectively

NB: Specific duties/responsibilities will vary from time to time: the above list is intended to indicate the general nature of the post and is not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in supporting the business by undertaking any other responsibilities which are aligned with this job level.