Warehouse Assistant / Driver

The Warehouse Assistant / Driver is part of the CPT Warehouse team. The primary responsibility of the Warehouse is to manage all movements of stock in and out in the Warehouse including picking orders for customers for dispatch, arranging deliveries / collections, picking / receiving stock transfers, receiving goods from suppliers, performing daily stock counts, investigating variances & non-conformances and ensuring the system records accurately match the physical stock.

Responsibilities:

• Picking / Checking customer orders in accordance with company procedures;
• Picking / Checking Interbranch Transfers in accordance with company procedures;
• Safely driving the delivery van or company car to transport company products, supplies and personnel to various destinations throughout the city and surrounding areas;
• Completion of daily vehicle & equipment checklists and ensuring preventative maintenance activities are performed (including ensuring that the vehicles are clean at all times);
• Loading / unloading products / supplies from vehicles;
• Checking of goods delivered by Suppliers / Transfers from Jhb Warehouse;
• Putting stock away and performing bin transfers following company procedures;
• Ensuring that Quality Management standards are adhered to at all times;
• Monitoring the temperature / humidity of the warehouse daily;
• Performing daily stock counts;
• Managing the goods returned cage;
• Identifying and implementing improvements to the warehouse processes;
• This position does not supervise or direct any staff;
• Maintaining the company’s Safety, Housekeeping and Quality Standards. Incumbents will be subject to mandatory testing for Alcohol and / or drugs on a random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return to duty, and follow up basis;
• Demonstrating and promoting a proactive commitment to health & safety, well-being and the environment whilst complying with all laws and company policies.

Desirable Experience and Skills:

• Valid South African Driver’s License
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Pride in the appearance of the warehouse, vehicles, and machinery with good attention to detail

The company operates in the Medical Devices and Printing & Packaging industries.