Checker Operator at The South African Breweries (SAB)

Job purpose:

The key purpose of this role is to load, unload, stack materials safely and efficiently while maintaining our governance and customer service standards while living and understanding the values of AB-InBEV.

Key roles 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 an optimal condition
• Ensure that fuel and fluids are at accepted operating levels

Adherence to the health, safety and environmental standards

• Ensure that the Department of Labour stacking exemptions are complied with
• Adhere to and maintain Site housekeeping standards
• Ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment are used as designated by site safety standards
• Maintain a robust system of SIO and SHO generation and close out

Effective stock quality management

• Ensure that Warehouse stock age standards are maintained by ensuring stock rotation principles
• Ensures quality control through checking packaging on warehouse floor and prior to loading
• Ensure effective inventory management
• Maintain clear and effective communication with Inventory Manager, Controller and Supervisor
• Ensure compliance to the freshness & rotation policy as per DPO standards
• Ensure accurate checking, loading and unloading of vehicles
• Load Summary used to load correct quantities of split and full pallets
• Update Shipment status in SAP and all other SAP related transactions
• Qlikview and Power BI KPI reporting
• Accurate recording of returns on handheld device prior to unloading
• Participate in handover process before and after every shift
• Ensure accurate daily stock count is 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
• Ensure that all documentation is 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
• Drive 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 Workstations 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
• Track 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
• Drive a problem-solving culture using DPO Problem solving tools (e.g. 5 Why, Abnormality Reports, OWD's)
• Encourage 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