Storeman at Sappi

We are hiring!

• At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.
• We are on the lookout for a Storeman to ensure all equipment is delivered to respective customers correctly, undamaged, and timeously, while taking full accountability for the efficient receiving, storage, and maintenance of all stock items.

As a Storeman, you will be responsible for:

Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality

• Risk & Safety Management: Create a safe work environment by identifying and managing day-to-day risks, conducting 60-second risk assessments when required, and adhering to all safety Best Practices (BPs), procedures, BBS practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Incident Reporting & Inspections: Immediately report all accidents, injuries, and fires to the Stores Supervisor or Safety Representative; conduct stores housekeeping walkabouts and inspections, taking prompt corrective action where needed.
• 5S & Environmental Compliance: Achieve and maintain 5S status across area of responsibility, ensuring waste bins do not overflow, and executing proper waste separation and disposal.

Stores Operations 

• Receiving & Quality Control: Receive all materials strictly according to the receiving procedure and SAP process, performing simple quality checks on selected incoming materials.
• Binning & Inventory Management: Bin materials in correct SAP locations, perform daily material counts as required by the MRP Controller while issuing/binning, and ensure physical bin stock matches SAP records exactly.
• Material Issuing & Transport: Carefully and safely handle, transport, and issue materials according to standard procedures, delivering required materials directly to the plant.
• Storage Maintenance & Relocation: Relocate materials to new storage bins as required, execute scheduled materials maintenance activities, and maintain continuous stores security by strictly controlling and limiting access.
• Operational Readiness & Licensing: Obtain and maintain valid licenses to operate vehicles and machinery within the stores (including overhead cranes), and work shifts as needed to support operational demands.
• Supervisory Support: Perform additional relevant tasks and operational support as requested by the Stores Supervisor or Materials Manager.

Communication 

• Plant Coordination: Coordinate effectively with plant personnel regarding the receiving, dispatch, and delivery of materials.

Administration 

• After-Hours Logging & PPE Issuing: Accurately complete the after-hours delivery logbook daily and execute the daily after-hours issuing of PPE.
• Shift Handover: Complete and maintain the Shift Handover logbook to ensure seamless operational continuity across shifts.

What are we looking for?

• Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics and Physical Science.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in clerical duties and engineering stores management.
• SAP knowledge and experience will be highly advantageous.
• Valid driver's license.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence.
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi.
• Opportunities to travel.
• Market leading leave benefits.
• Employee wellbeing benefits.