SENIOR WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT , Gaborone, Botswana

SENIOR WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT

Our client, a reputable and renown distributor of nutritional, home care and personal care products is looking for a Senior Warehouse Assistant responsible for the physical receipt of goods and the issue of stock against appropriate requisitions. The incumbent will also store stocks and stores items in good order as well as keep warehouse clean and tidy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Receiving
• Receive all incoming goods into the warehouse.
• Check stocks against the Delivery Note.
• Pack stock onto shelves using the FIFO rotation system and Standard Operating Procedures.

Picking / Packing
• Pick collects and freight orders, accurately and efficiently, against respective invoice as per standard operating procedure.
• Follow the FIFO (First in First Out) system when picking stock.
• Pack product in boxes for freight and affix shipping label to box.
• Filing of freight waybills.
• Follow up on any queries relating to collect and freight orders.
• Ensure no damaged stock is handed out or shipped to distributors.
• Report all irregularities, problems to the DC Manager.

Stock
• Perform monthly stock takes and weekly cycle counts.
• Report to Warehouse Supervisor and DC Manager to explain any stock shortages.
• Notify Warehouse Supervisor and DC Manager of short dated stock.
• Follow up on all stock queries.

Documentation
• No stock may be issued without proper documentation.
• Packing list needs to be compiled for all shipments.
• All documentation needs to be filed daily for any references.
• Record of goods/samples to dept must be kept at all times.
• Compile weekly report on activities and functions of work

General

• Keeping the warehouse clean and tidy at all times.
• Perform any other duties that may reasonably be required of you from time to time.
• Assist in Managing of Warehouse Staff – Training, Development and Productivity
• You may be required from time to time to assist in other related departments.

CRITICAL SUCCESS AREAS

• Basic knowledge of the GNLD Products and layout of the warehouse to ensure fast and accurate picking.
• Understanding of the FIFO stock control system.
• Ability to work to deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to follow all reasonable instructions by the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Ability to work closely and amicably with fellow colleagues.
• Ensure that all Company Rules and Regulations are followed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a University Certificate qualification
• Atleast 2 years’ experience working in a warehousing environment
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Good understanding of the English language.
• Basic arithmetic skills
• Must be attentive and pay attention to details
• Must be computer literate.

This position is tenable in Gaborone

Remuneration

The company offers an attractive remuneration package which is commensurate with qualification, skills and experience

Application should be addressed/sent to:

Physical Address: Plot 69365, Block 3 Industrial, Gaborone, Botswana
Postal: P O Box 45011, Gaborone, Botswana
Email: jobshop@clearlit.co.bw
Phone : +267 3105600

Closing date: 5th November 2014