Material Handler II

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

Position Objective:

Working in a team based environment to perform material handling duties within a busy warehouse. Duties include picking and packing customer orders to meet tight deadlines ensuring orders are shipped right first time and on time.

Essential Functions:

• Adhere to SOPs and GMP Compliance: Perform warehouse duties in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Embrace Continuous Improvement: Fully engage with our Practical Improvement Program (PPI) and 5S methodologies.
• Operate Warehouse Equipment: Safely operate essential equipment, such as Counterbalance and Reach trucks (valid licenses required).
• Utilise PC Skills: Use in-house software packages for daily picking, packing, and shipping of customer orders.
• Maintain Regulatory Records: Keep accurate records to comply with regulatory requirements, GMPs, and SOPs.
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance: Operate and maintain mechanical equipment efficiently.
• In-Process Checks: Perform necessary in-process checks to ensure quality and compliance.
• Safety and Efficiency: Carry out all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Housekeeping Standards: Ensure that housekeeping standards are consistently met.
• Adaptability: Be supportive and adaptive to any changes in processes or procedures.

Education:

• Secondary school education. 
• Preferred: Experience with powered industrial trucks (order pickers/forklifts)

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of work experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field
• Preferred: Experience with powered industrial trucks (order pickers/forklifts)
• Computer literate
• Good written and spoken English
• Attention to detail and accuracy are vital

Contacts:

Has contact with other team members, staff of other departments and direct supervisor.

Working Conditions:

• Cold room (+4 degC) and freezer (-20degC) for extended periods.
• Perform work of a highly repetitive nature.  Will walk, stand, reach and lift up to 25KG.