Driver / Storeman - Gauteng branch at Weir Minerals

Purpose of Role:  An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Driver / Storeman at our Gauteng branch based in Alrode. The successful candidate will assist with ordering, preparing, receiving and delivery of stock to internal / external customers.  This is a 6-month fixed term contract position.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organisation dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.  Adhere to all Safety Health Environment (SHE) and housekeeping requirements at the branch and customer sites at all times.  Adhere to Duty of Care Policy at all times.
• Load stock / spares received on system
• Control incoming and outgoing stock
• Picking, binning and loading of customer orders
• Pack and crate stock for customer orders
• General warehouse stock control
• Inspection of parts for potential defects
• Load and unload trucks
• Correct identification of Weir parts
• Despatch, delivery and collection of stock
• Perform cycle counts on stock
• Maintain Weir delivery vehicles and operate with due diligence
• Managing of stores / stock
• Stores administration
• Liaise with Admin and Service Centre staff
• Work standby and overtime as and when required

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12) Certificate or any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above
• Relevant tertiary certificate or equivalent an advantage (warehousing / logistics / stock control)
• 2-3 years’ related experience in warehousing / logistics / stock control
• Valid driver’s licence (Code 10) and Professional Driver’s Permit
• Valid forklift licence
• Computer literate – Microsoft Office suite (ERP Software, e.g. SAP, Infor LN an advantage)
• Clear communication – verbal and written
• Ability to solve problems in a timely manner
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
• Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction