We are hiring a Materials Handling and Control Assistant.
MAIN DUTIES (K.R.A.)
Goods In
- Load and unload goods from delivery vans
- Ensure that correct quantity has been received by comparing received goods with information on the work order
- Identify any damaged or missing goods and record pertinent information
- Ensure that delivery forms are signed only upon satisfaction of completed order
- Move received goods to appropriate storage areas using mechanical equipment such as pallet lifters
- Make sure that all goods are labelled properly using appropriate lot and item numbers
Goods Out
- Take orders from office on a daily basis and review them thoroughly
- Pick out ordered goods and ensure that they are in good condition
- Pick, Pack & Dispatch orders – electronically and physically
- Move picked goods from storage areas to delivery pallets using pallet lifters
- Prepare a series of documents such as dispatch notes and labels
- Record movement goods using barcode scanners
Stock Control
- Implement inventory & stock take control procedures
- Optimizing space utilization
- Checking and controlling surgical equipment and associated implants
- Quality control and service standards
- Allocate storage space for items based on their types and sizes
- Isolate and report any broken or damaged goods at the time of order picking
- Restock surgical sets, on and off site
General
- Ensure that warehouse workers comply with the company’s safety and security procedures
- Ensure quality control of goods coming in and going out of the warehouse
- Compliance with Distribution Procedures for Medical Goods & Pharmaceuticals
- Be available to use the company van for deliveries to customers directly.
- Ensure compliance with Quality Management System and relevant SOP’s
SKILLS
- Keen knowledge of schematic drawings and maps of warehouses to find goods listed on order forms
- Able to read and interpret instructions on pick lists and shipments with a view to pull and ship orders accurately
- Physical agility aimed at carrying and moving heavy boxes between destinations
- Functional knowledge of operating pallet jacks and forklifts to assist in moving goods from storage areas to shipment pallets
- Able to handle circumstances brought on by damage or untoward occurrences
- Good attention to detail targeted at handling labelling and packing duties effectively
- Exceptional planning and time management skills aimed at ensuring proper storage of received shipments so that they can be pulled in a time efficient manner
- Operation of computer and barcode scanning system
- Comprehensive knowledge of following and endorsing warehouse safety protocols to ensure both goods and workers’ protection
- Complete understanding of implementing and maintaining the security of warehouse in terms of goods, appliances and equipment
- Technologically savvy with a great ability to maintain electronic records and create numeric reports pertaining to incoming and outgoing shipments
- Comprehensive understanding of goods retrieval systems and their limitations and ways to overcome the limitation to ensure timely retrieval
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum two years’ work experience in a warehouse or similar environment
- Clean B driving license
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Package (Word, Excel) (desirable)
- Knowledge of Accounting software – Sage 50 - (advantage)