Objective: Warehouse shipping & receiving associates are tasked with making sure that items are received, processed, and shipped accurately. The job will include data collection, documenting shipments, working with vendors, and tracking orders while working closely with the warehouse clerk. Shipping and receiving associates may also pick, pack, and ship orders to customers.
in premium pet foods and accessories, Absolute Pets is the leading pet retailer in South Africa with over 170 stores across the country.
Our team of experts is looking for a Warehouse Driver to join the Absolute Pets team at the warehouse in
If you want to join our team, these are a few of the key areas that you will need to be responsible for:
- Ensure timely deliveries to stores as per the route schedule.
- Ensure that the vehicle leaves the warehouse by no later than 09H00 every morning (Mondays to Fridays).
- Ensure that the vehicle is loaded in an organized manner according to the delivery route schedule for the day.
- Ensure that all food items are checked and verified upon loading of the vehicle.
- Ensuring correct stock is delivered to the specific stores and that the stores check all food items delivered upon delivery in the presence of the truck driver.
- Minimize the damages by careful handling of products during loading and offloading.
- Report all discrepancies that are found during the delivery route to the warehouse manager.
- Ensure that all stock returned to the warehouse is checked and verified as correct according to the IBT document. All stock discrepancies must be noted on the IBT.
- The delivery vehicle must be kept neat and tidy at all times.
- Any vehicle damages or breakages must be reported to the warehouse manager as soon as possible.
- Behave and perform their duties and responsibilities in a manner that upholds The Company values.
- Assist in any other general warehouse duties as per operational needs.
REQUIREMENTS
- Code 10 with PDP
- Proven work experience as a delivery vehicle driver
- The ability to work on your own and part of a team
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to customer satisfaction by ensuring, with reliability, speed, and safety, the availability of stocked items for internal and/or external customers.
Optimize customer satisfaction
- To receive orders, whether it comes from carriers, reception areas… and check its quantity and quality against the order documents (carriers, suppliers, customers…).”
- Report anomalies: disputes and possibly initiate them.
- Distribute orders according to flow set up of the LLS ( DFC, bulk reserves and Cross Dock …).
- Store it in the designated storage location for delivery to internal and/or external customers.
- Prepare orders for customers (based on their assignment).
- Ensure the organization and cleanliness of the area under their responsibility.
- Adhere to procedures and rules regarding property and personal safety.
- Alert their Admin Clerk/DM and HOD of observed malfunctions.
- Depending on their assignment, welcome, guide, all visitors to the LLS.
Team collaboration
- Develop one’s skills using all available means: binders, desk tops , etc.
- Make oneself available to colleagues to transfer knowledge, train new logistics employees.
- Report information to their Admin Clerks/DM.
- Contribute to fostering a positive team spirit through exemplary behavior, thereby participating in maintaining a good social atmosphere.
Wealth creation and resource optimization
- Adhere to rules, be attentive and vigilant in all handling techniques and use of equipment to prevent breakage. Maintain in good working condition the handling tools and equipment that are used.
- Declare all anomalies and disputes observed.
- Monitor for unknown shrinkage (stock loss).
- Adjust work schedule according to product flows and/or internal and external customers.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2-10 years of experience in Logistics/Supply Chain
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Proficiency in using WHMS systems and basic computer skills.
- Physical stamina to stand, walk, and lift heavy items.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with team members.
- Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.