Receiving Assistant

JOB PURPOSE

The core purpose of the role is to assist with the effective receiving of goods according to company requirements.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Receiving Control.
• Administration.
• Warehouse Assistance.
• SHEQ Integrated Management System control.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• RECEIVING CONTROL
  • Ensure all deliveries are received, checked, and confirmed correctly and timeously.
    • Receiving all stock delivered from a supplier or a return from a customer.
    • Ensure stock received via containers are correct and meets company quality standards.
    • Ensure that the stock colours match company standards.
  • Unloading of goods into the receiving department.
    • Count & inspect the unloading of goods.
    • Report all damaged stock/incomplete transfers to the Receiving Controller immediately upon discovery thereof.
  • Ensuring that all stock is correctly and neatly located, binned, and always displayed.
    • Ensure stock is binned timeously.
    • Ensure adherence to stacking and storage requirements at all times.
  • Ensure bins are tidy, always have bin numbers and stock labels.

• ADMINISTRATION
  • Always ensure effective receiving administration.
  • All receiving paperwork are completed accurately.

• WAREHOUSE ASSISTANCE
  • Assist in another position if there is an operational constraint.
  • Perform regular cleaning tasks to maintain a clean, tidy, and sanitary warehouse environment.
    • sweeping floors.
    • dusting surfaces.
    • removing debris.

• SHEQ INTERGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL
  • Ensure adherence to the OHS Act.
    • Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves of other persons.
    • Co-operate with the employer to enable prescribed duties or requirements to be complied with.
    • Carry out any lawful order given and obey the health and safety rules and procedures.
    • Report any unsafe or unhealthy situation to the employer.
    • Report any incident to the employer.
    • Comply with health and safety plans.
  • Ensure documented quality checks is completed on each shipment and review accordingly.
    • Ensure all packaging meets company standards.
    • Ensure all boxes are correctly labelled.
    • Report any deviations to the Warehouse Supervisor.
  • Participate in any Integrated Management System activities as required.
  • Identify and report opportunities for improvement, Non-Conformances, and Incidents in area of responsibility.
  • Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures.
  • Always maintain a high level of customer service levels standards.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• 1 years’ experience in a similar position.
• 2 years’ experience in an operations / warehousing environment.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• A thorough practical knowledge of best practises in receiving processes.
• Awareness and understanding of the ISO Standard requirements relevant to the position

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Computer literacy with Proficiency in MS Excel at a basic level.
• Proficient in SAGE Evolution, or similar, at a basic level.
• The capability to prioritize tasks, work under deadlines, and meet receiving targets, whilst maintaining accuracy.