Material Handler

ROLE PROFILE MATERIAL HANDLER

Job Description:

The Material Handler’s responsibility is to handle, load, unload, move, locate, relocate, stack, package and count merchandise/material/product manually or using automated equipment.

Task and Responsibilities:

• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage and/or processing locations.
• Efficiently handle, stack, and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances to Production Supervisor.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number (bar-code) and type of product is handled, loaded, and shipped/transported. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trucks (rail or road).
• Maintain the equipment, work area and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the equipment as the case may be before commencement of duty.
• Perform a safety inspection, identify, note, and report all Class A & B hazards
• Work/operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods/Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse/plant.
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
• Comply with OHSA and client standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12

• 1-2 years’ experience as general Material Handler in a warehouse / Plant environment

Key Skills Required

• Communication skills.
• Organizing and efficiency
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills
• Detail Oriented skills

Knowledge and Experience

• Health & Safety
• Quality Management
• Time Management
• Pallet Handling

Pay: From R30,23 per hour

Work Location: In person