Introduction

Grain Field Chickens, a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (PTY) Ltd, is a dynamic role player in the integrated broiler industry with an abattoir in Reitz in the North-Eastern Free State. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.

Job Description

Responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of employees engaged in receiving, transporting, stacking, order filling, shipping, and maintaining stock records in the warehouse.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
• Certificate in Logistics and Warehousing will be advantageous.
• 3 years warehousing experience required.
• Supervisory experience within a poultry/FMCG.
• Basic Computer literacy required.
• Valid Reach Truck & Counter-balance driver’s license required.
• A willingness to work overtime, shifts and weekends when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure products moved from the receiving bay to the warehouse and from the warehouse to dispatch are in accordance with company procedures.
• Supervise the storage of products in bins/cases/ pallets/ in the warehouse, ensuring company standards are maintained.
• Monitor the storage of products to ensure maximum use of space is achieved.
• Endure daily checks are conducted on freight handling equipment as per the SOPs.
• Monitor the slow-moving items/ expiry date of items and escalate potential problem areas to the Warehouse & Logistics Manager.
• Check the allocation of pallet/ bin numbers to ensure records are always maintained.
• Ensure that the required pre-shift checks are conducted on freight handling equipment in the warehouse.
• Monitor stock levels and escalate stock requirements to Warehouse & Distribution Manager.
• Ensure that stock counts are completed, variance analyses done, and variances identified and rectified on the system.
• Conduct spot checks on loads picked and loaded to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Monitor stock levels in the pick face and arrange replenishment when needed.
• Monitor performance of team members to ensure efficiencies are achieved.
• Take corrective action in the form of counselling and/or coaching when performance and behavior is not in accordance with the required targets and code of conduct.
• Monitor timekeeping and absenteeism.
• Monitor appearance of employees and their use of PPE.
• Report on usage statistics to the Warehouse & Logistics Manager so that remedial action can be taken in the event of either under or over usage.
• Ensure that all SHEQ requirements are adhered to at all times and take the necessary corrective action when needed.
• Conduct toolbox talks with employees daily.
• Ensure that employees have attended the relevant dangerous goods training, when required.
• Supervise employees to prevent damage or cross- contamination of products in line with the relevant quality policies and procedures.
• Monitor employees using loading equipment to ensure adherence to safety standards at all times.
• Take the necessary precautions to control and safeguard company assets.
• Schedule employees on the relevant Health and Safety training to ensure legislative standards are maintained.
• Ensure housekeeping is completed on an ongoing basis so that the warehouse is kept clean.
• Any other duties as may be required by line manager.
  

Skills

• Organisation and Coordination.
• Good communication Skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good reporting skills.
• Good planning skills.
• Problem solver.
• Team player.
• Able to work under pressure.

Other Information

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