Warehouse Worker at U.S. Embassy South Africa

Duties

• This standard job description is for a Warehouse Worker who is responsible for safe handling, moving and storage, and inventory of both expendable and non-expendable items.  The position is in the General Services Office and under the supervision of the Warehouse Manager.  The job holder performs loading and unloading of both expendable and non-expendable including but not limited to furniture, appliances, etc., from trucks/vans to the warehouse(s).

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

• EXPERIENCE:  A minimum of two (2) years of experience in manual labor or warehouse work is required.
• JOB KNOWLEDGE: Good working knowledge of maintenance and efficient usage of warehouse storage space.  Good working knowledge of conducting inventory and stacking of items/equipment.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of Primary School is required.

Evaluations:

• LANGUAGE: English (Rudimentary knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

•  Ability to physically able perform loading and unloading. Must be able to handle heavy objects smoothly and efficiently. Must be able to able to lift a maximum of 51 lbs. (23kg) under OSHA standards.  Ability to use warehouse tools and safely operate equipment such as forklifts, hand trolleys, electronic lifters etc.  Must be able to perform assign tasks in all types of weather, and environmental weather conditions to include at times severe cold, extreme heat, wet or dry weather conditions, and high winds.  Must have a valid, current license for a motor vehicle, a bus, minibus or goods vehicle with a gross vehicle mass between 3 500 kg and 16 000 kg. Must have had a valid driver’s license for a minimum of five (5) years.