Vacancy: Forklift Driver/General Warehouse Assistant

Wednesday, 6 November, 2024
anonymous    
Stellenbosch  

Warwick Wine Estate is driven by its core values of excellence, ambition, boldness, and respect. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and energetic individual, who can assist in maintaining a well-organised warehouse, upholding safety standards and contributing to a dynamic and efficient team.  

Position Purpose:

As a Forklift Driver/General Warehouse Assistant, your primary responsibilities include contributing to the smooth operation of the warehouse, ensuring efficient receiving, dispatching, reworking stock, order preparations, inventory control and maintaining a safe and well-organized work environment.  

Requirements:

  • Grade 10 or equivalent.
  • Minimum 1 years’ experience in general warehouse duties.
  • Valid forklift licence and a minimum of two years’ experience operating a forklift.
  • Time-Management skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Basic Mathematics abilities.
  • Team player with a positive attitude.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Own transport is required.

Responsibilities:

  • Receiving and Dispatching:
    • Assist with shipping and receiving as well as loading and off-loading of trucks.
    • Collaborate with the team to ensure accurate and timely dispatching of goods.
    • Apply quality control procedures to ensure accurate preparation, dispatch and receiving of orders.
  • Reworking of Stock:
    • Apply correct export labels as per the order, ensuring compliance with the shipping requirements.
    • Rework damaged stock to restore it to the required quality standards.
  • Order Preparations:
    • Process order requests accurately and efficiently.
    • Utilize organisational standards to pack boxes and pallets, ensuring items are secure for transit.
    • Place orders in designated delivery areas for timely dispatch.
  • Labelling and Bottling:
    • Assist on the labelling and bottling line, when required, whilst maintaining quality and efficiency.
  • Inventory Control:
    • Work collaboratively with others to maintain accurate inventory records.
    • Ensure stock is appropriately placed in designated areas.
    • Report any unauthorized removal of stock promptly to prevent discrepancies.
  • Health and Safety:
    • Maintain a safe and clean environment by actively participating in cleaning duties, stock-taking and repacking of orders.
    • Organize shelves, pallet areas, and workstations for optimal orderliness.
    • Wear the required safety equipment and encourage adherence to safety protocols.
  • General Duties:
    • Assist in other departments as needed, demonstrating flexibility and eagerness to assist.
    • Collaborate with the team to implement process improvements for increased efficiency.
    • Operate warehouse equipment such as glue guns, pallet wrapping, pallet jacks.

How to apply:

If you are passionate about joining a team that values excellence, ambition, boldness and respect, is committed to service excellence and you meet the requirements, please send your CV to hr@warwickwine.com

Closing date for applications: 19 November 2024

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.