General Worker

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector’s vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in ‘multi-temperature’ vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose
To ensure stock is loaded and stacked properly

Key Responsibilities

General Work Duties

Sweeping
Cleaning the warehouse
Assist on route with deliveries
Housekeeping
Assist with picking and various Ad hoc warehouse tasks
Loading and wrapping of pallets and products
Operating MHE’s i.e. Pallet Jacks and Forklift (*license required)
Follow the SOP in the execution of loading a truck

Wrapping

Sorts and pack cases according to product packing instruction and wraps loads
Removes poor quality pros from the line before loading
Assist Checker to remove and/or unpack cases.

Housekeeping

Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained
Maintain cleaning equipment and ensure correct storage
Ensure that stacking is neat, square and secure
Ensure the work area is neat and tidy at all times
Ensure waste on floors is cleaned before the end of the day and walkways are neat and tidy
Ensure pallet boards and pallets are removed timeously from pick levels and cold room

Assist on Stock Count Preparations

Assists to prepare the warehouse for the stock count
Ensure all damaged stock has been isolated and notes have been placed
Ensure easy access to product for counting purposes
Conduct daily stock counting as requested by the Warehouse Shift Controller
Report all problem stocks to the Shift Warehouse Controller

Timekeeping

Clock in and out at correct times
Keep overtime at a minimum
Report late coming to the Shift Warehouse Controller

Occupational Health and Safety Compliance

Observe compliance with the health and safety regulations / ISO requirements
Ensure a high level of housekeeping, fire and accident prevention, safe work practices
Good Handling Practices

Ensure loading and freezer door are kept closed
Ensure a glass free area by covering glass fixtures and not allowing cups and bottles near any product.

Teamwork and Self-Management

Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritizing, and self- development.
Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution
Support and drive the business core values
Demonstrate willingness to help others and “going beyond” to meet team targets and objectives

Internal

Site management
Warehouse and administration teams
Transport

External

Contract cleaning staff

Qualifications and Experience

Matric
Physically Fit
Sober Habits

Skills and Competencies
1 year experience in Warehousing or similar will be advantageous

We look forward to hearing from you!