Checker Operator - Bellville at The South African Breweries (SAB)

Job Summary

The key purpose of this role is to load, unload and stack materials safely and efficiently while maintaining our governance and Customer service standards.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

• 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 and fluids are at accepted operating levels Adherence to the health, safety and environmental standards
• Department of Labour stacking exemptions complied with Site housekeeping standards maintained and adhered to
• Appropriate personal protective equipment used as designated by site safety standards. Effective stock quality management
• Warehouse stock age standards maintained by ensuring stock rotation principles applied
• Ensures quality control through checking packaging on warehouse floor and prior to loading
• Effective inventory management
• Maintain clear and effective communication with Inventory Manager, Controller and Supervisor
• Accurate checking, loading and unloading of vehicles
• Load Summary used to load correct quantities of split and full pallets
• Shipment status updated in SAP
• Accurate recording of returns on handheld device prior to unloading
• Participation in handover process before and after every shift
• Accurate daily stock count performed using handheld device
• Generate variance report in SAP and resolve discrepancies Efficient loading and unloading of vehicles
• Maintain clear and effective communication with Logistics Coordinator / team members
• All documentation accurately and comprehensively completed
• Ensure production continuity (where applicable)
• Load empties and raw materials onto production lines whilst ensuring optimal productivity
• Remove and stack finished product from line to bin whilst ensuring optimal line productivity
• Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedure

Profile:

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent
• Valid forklift driver license
• Experience operating a double handler
• Computer literate
• SAP literacy advantageous
• Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Good self-management principles
• Ability to adapt to change effectively
• Lives the values of the organisation
• Good numerical ability