Checker Operator - SAB Witbank Depot at The South African Breweries (SAB)

Key outputs and responsibilities:

Effective Fleet management

• 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.
• Maintains a robust system of SIO and SHO generation and close out.

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 and all other SAP related transactions
• Power BI KPI reporting
• 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
• Drives a problem-solving culture using DPO Problem solving tools (e.g. 5 Why, Abnormality Reports, OWD's)
• Involvement and participation in DPO; CSA and all other audits in line with ABInBev
• Updating of Operator Work Stations and all other related visual management tools

Profile:

• 3 year Post matric qualification Degree/ national Diploma in Logistics or any other related field
• 1 or 2 years Experience in the warehousing or logistics environment will be an added advantage
• Forklift license will be an added advantage
• Preferably Good understanding of DPO and its principles
• Ability to run and manage a shift.
• Good understanding of daily warehouse routines in line with the DPO requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure and over weekends when required.
• Tracks KPI's on a daily, weekly and monthly basis in line with DPO Terms of Reference
• Conduct daily/monthly stock counts in line with Inventory management procedures and processes
• Drives a problem-solving culture using DPO Problem solving tools (e.g. 5 Why, Abnormality Reports, OWD's)
• Encourages a culture of continuous improvement by ensuring that routines and process are aligned to best in class standards through effective benchmarking
• Ensure compliance to the freshness & rotation policy as per DPO standards