Material Handler at AECI Limited

Purpose of the job

• To handle and operate equipment safely in the warehouse operations
• To report unsafe conditions and acts
• To Receive materials and dispatch material as instructed

Required outputs: Functional

• Ensure warehouse checks and equipment checks are done and records updated timeously before any tasks resume
• Checklists for Companies vehicles are done daily
• Report on all issues, safety, equipment and any other issues.
• Take part in the daily planning discussions, understand and execute your functions
• Ensure whilst doing your duties, loading, offloading and storage it must be done with care.
• Do not speed and be aware of your surroundings when handling the forklifts, especially when reversing
• When goods are sampled, ensure proper labelling and recording in the lab and on the sample is done correctly
• QC approved/reject labels must be affixed
• Use wheel shocks when loading and offloading vehicles
• Ensure loads are strapped or tied down
• Strap all goods packed before stacking at heights four drums on a pallet, single drums to be stacked on a pallet on the floor
• Store goods as per compatibility chart
• Ensure reach truck batteries are checked, filled adequately and put on charge
• Keep your work areas neat and tidy
• After goods are picked, ensure goods are cleaned
• Clear the transit storage area timeously
• Issuing raw materials out of EX01 is done correctly with the paperwork completed
• Preparing and issuing raw materials and packaging to production as per works orders

Qualifications and expertise required

• Grade 12 - High school graduate
• Tertiary qualification in Logistics – advantageous
• Handling of Chemicals in warehouse
• Reach truck and forklift operation 1-2 years

Competencies (skills, knowledge and characteristics)

• Basic calculations skills
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to handle and resolve conflict
• Ability to utilize and delegate work to subordinates.
• Good people management skills
• Team and goal driven
• Health and safety conscious