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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The purpose of a Warehouse Operator Loading is to efficiently pack and wrap pallets for loading onto bulk loads as per transfer sheets, and directly load products into trucks based on invoices. Their role is crucial in ensuring accurate and secure loading, maintaining quality standards, and contributing to the smooth operation of the warehouse.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Packing and wrapping pallets: Ensuring proper packaging and securing of products on pallets before loading them onto bulk loads, following the instructions provided in the transfer sheet. This includes correctly wrapping and labelling the pallets for identification and ease of handling.
- Loading pallets onto bulk loads: Safely and efficiently loading packed and wrapped pallets onto bulk loads, following the transfer sheet specifications and any specific loading guidelines or instructions.
- Direct product loading into trucks: Packing products directly into trucks following the instructions received from the Loading Supervisor, ensuring that the correct products and quantities are loaded accurately and securely.
- Quality control: Ensuring that loaded products meet the required quality standards, including proper handling, stacking, and securing to prevent damage during transportation.
- Equipment operation and maintenance: Operating loading equipment, such as forklifts or pallet jacks, safely and efficiently, while also performing routine inspections and basic maintenance tasks to ensure their proper functioning.
- Collaboration and communication: Collaborating with other team members, such as supervisors, warehouse operators, and truck drivers, to coordinate loading activities, address any issues, and maintain effective communication throughout the process.
- Record-keeping: Maintaining accurate records of loaded products, including quantities, lot numbers, and any relevant documentation, to facilitate inventory control, order tracking, and reconciliation processes.
- Continuous improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvements in loading and counting activities, suggesting, and implementing measures to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall operational effectiveness.
- Adhering to safety guidelines and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing duties to mitigate potential risks.
- Establishing and fostering a safe work environment and overall safety compliance.
- Operate within safety standards.
- Contribute to the overall achievement of the team's goals.
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Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Grade 12 (Matric) certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Proven experience of at least 2-3 years in a Loading position with experience within the FMCG industry and Cold Storage environment.
- Valid Electric Pallet Jack License
- Forklift License.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Building and maintaining relationships with strong interpersonal skills - living out the company values and unique HO HOLA culture.
- Friendly, helpful, confident yet humble, and able to work well in a team.
- Ability to work in a highly competitive, fast past and dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. With the ability to communicate fluently in English (written and verbal).
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Attention to detail, thoroughness, diligence, adherence to safety protocols, time management skills, teamwork, effective communication, efficiency, and collaboration.
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