Checker Operator

Job Description

The key purpose of this role is to load, unload and stack materials safely and efficiently while maintaining our Inventory/Materials, Governance Controls, Customer service standards and to support Production.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Effective Fleet management

• Conduct pre trip inspections prior to the start of each shift using the forklift inspection checklist.
• Ensure that the forklift is operated, cleaned and maintained in optimal condition.
• Ensure that fuel and fluids are at accepted operating levels.
• Adherence to the health, safety and environmental standards.
• Department of Labour stacking exemptions complied with 5S & Site housekeeping standards maintained and adhered to.
• Appropriate personal protective equipment used as designated by site safety standards.
• Adherence to all relevant SOP’s and GOP’s.
• Effective stock quality management.
• Warehouse stock age standards maintained by ensuring stock rotation principles applied – FEFO.
• Ensures quality control through checking packaging on warehouse floor and prior to loading.
• Effective inventory management & controls in line with our governance policies.
• Participation in handover process before and after every shift.
• Accurate daily stock count performed using handheld device.
• Generate variance reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with Inventory teams, Warehouse teams and other stakeholders.
• Accurate checking, loading and unloading of vehicles.
• Load Summary used to load correct quantities of split and full pallets.
• Accurate recording of returns prior to unloading.
• Accurate stock movements on FG and empties from and onto the lines.
• Bin sign off required to ensure accurate stock/inventory reconciliations.
• Efficient loading and unloading of vehicles and production lines.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with Logistics Coordinator / team members.
• All documentation accurately and comprehensively completed.
• Ensure production continuity (where applicable).
• Load empties and raw materials onto production lines whilst ensuring optimal
  productivity.
• Remove and stack finished product from line to bin whilst ensuring optimal
  line productivity.
• Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and
  procedures

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Good self-management principles
• Ability to adapt to change effectively
• Lives the values of the organisation
• Good numerical ability

Minimum Requirements:

Stock Count Digital device literacy advantageous

Degree in Logistics and or Supply Chain

Minimum of 3 years experience in managing financial performance in FMCG or Beverage industry

Experience on supporting senior managers on decision making

Form IV with certificate in driving from NIT

Valid forklift driver license

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in operating double handler forklifts

Computer literate

Basic knowledge of automobile engineering

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