Jobs at ALPLA Group

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all aspects in Air, Sea and Road Freight Operations
• Requesting estimates from preapproved suppliers/agents and conducting cost analysis to determine most viable option for Air, Sea and Road Freight shipments
• Provide Estimates to internal departments where required for approval
• Plan the movement of import / export and local cargo
• Checking all cargo details and readiness with internal stakeholders
• Process administration related to the shipment and ensure documents are correct
• Creation of all shipping/transport related Purchase orders, based on approved estimated received.
• Create and share with nominated shipping agent all relevant shipping documents required i.e. Commercial Invoices, Packing lists, Clearing Instructions, Technical Data Sheets, SAD500, CNCA Certificates, EUR1, LOA’s
• Co-ordinate collection and delivery dates with third party shipping agents/transports and internal stakeholders.
• Cross-check final invoices from third party shipping agents/transporters to original estimates and flag variances to relevant internal stakeholders
• Track and trace of shipments, keeping all stakeholders updated throughout the entire process
• Handling all client queries and give advice/support
• Identify cost saving opportunities
• Assist the Procurement Management and the staff when applicable with functions outside of the job description to ensure that the branch runs effectively and efficiently according to branch requirements.

Based on the Business Process Management (BPM) processes the job holder is responsible for:

S6 (Assure product conformity)

• S6.3 Responsible to comply with all Hygiene requirements in the plant.
• S6.2 Support complaint handling by reporting all identified non-conformities and support in the implementation of effective corrective actions determined by the process owner, when needed. 

S10 (Ensure occupational health, safety and environment)

• Ensure that HSE compliance in own area of responsibility.
• Report any incident or unsafe conditions seen in the plant/ work area.

Requirements

 REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Requirements: Diploma (NQF Level 4) in Shipping/International Trade
• 2 - 3 Years minimum experience in Freight Forwarding/Clearing
• Must be fluent in English
• Must be computer literate and able to work on MS Office – Main Focus on: Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint
• Sound knowledge of technical shipping terms, shipping documents, standard shipping practices and relevant associated shipping costs
• Air, Sea and Road freight knowledge
• Imports and Exports knowledge, NB: VAT and Duty requirements for local and international trade
• Sound numerical and problem-solving skills
• Good time management skills
• Great Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Ability to use own initiative in order to make beneficial decisions for the company
• Energy, drive and ambition to contribute and steer the growth of the department
• Fast and eager learner & willing to partake in further development opportunities, whether it be self-funded, or company funded

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KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Basic operation of multiple types of packaging equipment
• Packs manufactured products according to prescribed SOP's / documentation and packing instructions,
• Responsible prepare packaging for production
• Pack and strap pallets according to item specific packaging instruction, and transfer to production location
• Continuously conducts in process visual quality checks to monitor the quality of product,
• Verification of the article weights and units count per packaging unit as per SOP,
• Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records,
• Conducts line clearance and cleans production packing lines and equipment according to laid down procedures,
• Responsible for excellent housekeeping and following health and safety instructions,
• Responsible for reporting potential Food Safety hazards and comply to the food safety management system requirements,
• Work under the guidance of the Shift Supervisor to perform and complete the assigned duties.
• Correct identification (labelling) of product cartons
• Housekeeping and cleaning around area of responsibility.

Based on the Business Process Management (BPM) processes the job holder is responsible for:

S6 (Assure product conformity)

• S6.3 Responsible to comply with all Hygiene requirements in the plant.
• S6.2 Support complaint handling by reporting all identified non-conformities and support in the implementation of effective corrective actions determined by the process owner, when needed.

S10 (Ensure occupational health, safety and environment)

• Ensure that HSE compliance in own area of responsibility.
• Report any incident or unsafe conditions seen in the plant/ work area.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• High cleanliness standards for the machines and work area
• Strong attention to detail
• Willing to work shifts and overtime when required.
• Capable of lifting up to 30 kg, push/pull 100kg to 350kg and may be required to stand for long hours,
• Possess strong organizational skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work well in a team,
• Ability to speak, read and write in English

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KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare the correct cages for packaging the preforms.
• Filling of preforms into the correct packaging
• Reset the soft drops
• Move the completed pallets to the aisle using the pallet jerk trolley.
• Do the necessary inspections and quality checks to ensure that preforms are produced to the correct standard.
• Ensure good housekeeping inline with GMP rules and procedures.
• Inform the shift supervisor about any issues, quality, health risk and safety, that might need to be corrected.
• Clean floor and equipment when required to do so.
• Fill in the necessary documents.
• Print product identification labels.

     Based on the Business Process Management (BPM) processes the job holder is responsible for:

     S6 (Assure product conformity)

• S6.3 Responsible to comply with all Hygiene requirements in the plant.
• S6.2 Support complaint handling by reporting all identified non-conformities and support in the implementation of effective corrective actions determined by the process owner, when needed.

     S10 (Ensure occupational health, safety and environment)

• Ensure that HSE compliance in own area of responsibility.
• Report any incident or unsafe conditions seen in the plant/ work area.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• High cleanliness standards for the machines and work area
• Strong attention to detail
• Willing to work shifts and overtime when required.
• Capable of lifting up to 30 kg, push/pull 100kg to 350kg and may be required to stand for long hours,
• Possess strong organizational skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work well in a team,
• Ability to speak, read and write in English