We’re looking for a warehouse receiver to join our warehouse department. The candidate will be expected to receive, check (quality and quantity), and store general merchandise within dedicated locations in the warehouse in an efficient, accurate and coordinated manner, adhering strictly to warehouse standard operating procedures. To adhere to the administrative processes of merchandise receiving, as well as housekeeping standards. To assist in stock control and audit processes, as well as stock control as per standard operating procedures. To minimize stock losses, variances, and returns in own area of stick responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with procurement staff to list and schedule expected deliveries on a daily basis.
• Prepare for incoming deliveries to ensure that accurate inspection, labelling and counts are produced.
• Receive merchandise, counting batches, checked against documentation.
• Unload deliveries from incoming trucks
• Verify packages according to order and invoices (quantity, size, price and expiry date) and sign for deliveries, checks delivery content against the invoice and address/resolves any problems with deliveries accordingly.
• Ensure that all products are labelled according to Kerston Foods Standards
• Inspect deliveries and date times to verify freshness, cleanliness, and quality of the products.
• Maintain accurate records and assist in inventory control.
• Record product movement
• Ensure items have appropriate codes by marking items using labelling equipment.
• Ensure stock received is packed properly and neatly on pallets.
• Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses.
• File and update all written documentation such as the invoices and purchase orders for auditing purposes.
• Adherence to Housekeeping Standards and Health & Safety procedures.
• Assist with stock movement, ensuring accuracy of actual against record.
• Update stock documentation and records when required from time to time (e.g., due to damaged-in-storage products)
• Take part in verification exercises, e.g., with despatch &/or procurement, ensuring efficient & accurate completion of own responsibilities.
• Adherence to personal hygiene and Food Safety Standards

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum Grade 12 - 1 year of formal certificate level or short training, warehousing/ supply chain studies would be a significant advantage.
• 2 to 3 years’ experience in warehouse operations in medium to large scale Receiving/ Warehouse/ Logistics or similar role.
• Proven experience as receiver or similar position
• Stores and stock handling experience advantageous.
• Forklift experience is required, with valid license.
• Knowledge and experience in safety practices and procedures applicable to receiving of food products.
• FMCG experience highly advantageous

Skills

• Strong attention to details and planning skills
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Effective time management and organization skills
• Strong communication skills in writing and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal communication, and customer service skills.
• Possesses physical strength necessary to lift and move heavy objects.
• Fair understanding of receiving and warehouse procedures
• Able to manage daily changes to schedules and maintain confidence and deliver on deadlines.