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)