Picker – Warehouse Department

Purpose of Job:
A clear understanding and working knowledge of picking practices in the FMCG environment, in which the following will have to be implemented and executed:

Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure that the correct stock is picked for delivery to our customers with minimal errors.
• Pick and assemble customer orders according to assignment from Pick by voice (PBV).
• Ensure that all orders for the day are picked within the specified time.
• Pick and pack orders onto pallet for checking with the proper stacking requirements; to assist the checking process.
• Pick according to the picking standards (NO pyramid stacking).
• Alert manager of all picking differences.
• Alert manager of damages found during order picking to ensure minimal returns.
• Level all pallets throughout the day (NO pyramid stacking).
• Responsible for performing daily checks of Pallet Jacks & Weight in Motion Pallet jacks (WIM), this includes weight validation.
• Responsible for reporting any mechanical faults on pallet jack to Line Manager or Supervisor and record this on the Daily Inspection Checklist.
• Responsible for the safe and correct operation of pallet jacks and for cleaning of Pallet jacks and WIM jacks.
• Assist in cycle counts and other general duties.
• Compliance with Good Warehouse Practices.
• Ensure that housekeeping is done before each shifts ends.
• Adhere to company’s Health and Safety rules, laws, and regulations.
• Take responsibility for self-development through self-study, identification of learning opportunities.

Position Requirements:

• Completed Matric or equivalent accredited by SAQA OR equivalent work experience.
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in similar position preferably from the FMCG industry.
• Experience in SAP will be an advantage.
• Experience with pick by voice picking will be an advantage.
• Ability to plan well and multi-task & work well under pressure.
• People skills.
• Attention to detail.