Picker at Vector Logistics

Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to accurately pick and prepare stock within the warehouse to ensure all orders are fulfilled correctly and on time.

• Accurate and stock friendly picking & loading.
• Safe handling and knowledge of the product description.
• Accurate checking and marking of picked pallets of stock.
• Accurate and neat completion of administration i.e. picking slips, replenishment documentation and check lists, etc.
• Safe handling and operating of Warehouse MHE’s.
• Safe handling and operating of Picking equipment’s and devices.
• Accurate checking, weighing and marking of picked pallets of stock.
• Safe palletisation of picked stock (Hard, medium, soft).
• Take instruction from Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

Housekeeping

• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and ensure correct storage.
• Ensure that stacking is neat, square and secure.
• Ensure the work area is neat and tidy at all times.
• Ensure waste on floors is cleaned before the end of the day and walkways are neat and tidy.
• Ensure pallet boards and pallets are removed timeously from pick levels and cold room.

Assist on Stock Count Preparations

• Assists to prepare the warehouse for the stock count.
• Ensure all damaged stock has been isolated and notes have been placed.
• Ensure easy access to product for counting purposes.
• Conduct daily stock counting as requested by the Warehouse Shift Controller.
• Report all problem stocks to the Shift Warehouse Controller.

Timekeeping

• Clock in and out at correct times.
• Keep overtime at a minimum.
• Report late coming to the Shift Warehouse Controller.

Occupational Health and Safety Compliance

• Observe compliance with the health and safety regulations / ISO requirements.
• Ensure a high level of housekeeping, fire and accident prevention, safe work practices.

Good Handling Practices

• Ensure loading and freezer door are kept closed.
• Ensure a glass free area by covering glass fixtures and not allowing cups and bottles near any product.

Teamwork and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self- development.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks
• thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Support and drive the business core values.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “going beyond” to meet team targets and objectives.

Key Relationships

Internal

• Management.
• Warehouse teams.

External

• N/A

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications

• Matric. 

Skills and Competencies

• Willingness to be flexible in terms of working hours and times.
• Clean, tidy and punctual.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to cope well while under pressure & cold environments.
• Good attention for detail.
• Physically fit.