CHECKER OPERATOR

Dreaming big is in our DNA. Brewing the worlds most loved beers and creating meaningful experiences is what inspires us. We are owners, empowered to lead real change, deliver on tough challenges, and take accountability for the results. We are looking for talent that shares these values, that is ambitious, bold & resilient. We want talent that is looking for fast career growth, cross-functional experiences, global exposure and robust training & development.

Job Purpose

The key purpose of this role is to load, unload and stack materials safely and efficiently while maintaining our governance and Customer service standards also live and understand the values of AB-InBEV.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

Effective Fleet management

• Conduct pre-trip inspections prior to the start of each shift using the forklift inspection checklist.
• Ensure that the forklift is operated and maintained in optimal condition
• Ensure that fuel and fluids are at accepted operating levels.

Adherence to the health, safety and environmental standards

• Department of Labour stacking exemptions complied with Site housekeeping standards maintained and adhered to
• Appropriate personal protective equipment used as designated by site safety standards.
• Maintains a robust system of SIO and SHO generation and close out.

Effective stock quality management

• Warehouse stock age standards maintained by ensuring stock rotation principles applied
• Ensures quality control through checking packaging on warehouse floor and prior to loading
• Effective inventory management.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with Inventory Manager, Controller and Supervisor
• Accurate checking, loading and unloading of vehicles
• Load Summary used to load correct quantities of split and full pallets
• Shipment status updated in SAP and all other SAP related transactions
• Qlikview and Power BI KPI reporting
• Accurate recording of returns on handheld device prior to unloading
• Participation in handover process before and after every shift
• Accurate daily stock count performed using handheld device
• Generate variance report in SAP and resolve discrepancies

Efficient loading and unloading of vehicles

• Maintain clear and effective communication with Logistics Coordinator / team members
• All documentation accurately and comprehensively completed
• Ensure production continuity (where applicable)
• Load empties and raw materials onto production lines whilst ensuring optimal productivity
• Remove and stack finished product from line to bin whilst ensuring optimal line productivity
• Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedure
• Drives a problem-solving culture using DPO Problem solving tools (e.g. 5 Why, Abnormality Reports, OWD's)
• Involvement and participation in DPO; CSA and all other audits in line with ABInBev
• Updating of Operator Work Stations and all other related visual management tools

Profile:

• 3 year Post matric qualification Degree/ national Diploma in Logistics or any other related field
• 1 or 2 years Experience in the warehousing or logistics environment will be an added advantage
• Forklift license will be an added advantage
• Preferably Good understanding of DPO and its principles
• Ability to run and manage a shift.
• Good understanding of daily warehouse routines in line with the DPO requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure and over weekends when required.
• Tracks KPI's on a daily, weekly and monthly basis in line with DPO Terms of Reference
• Conduct daily/monthly stock counts in line with Inventory management procedures and processes
• Drives a problem-solving culture using DPO Problem solving tools (e.g. 5 Why, Abnormality Reports, OWD's)
• Encourages a culture of continuous improvement by ensuring that routines and process are aligned to best in class standards through effective benchmarking
• Ensure compliance to the freshness & rotation policy as per DPO standards

Additional information:

• Band : XI

SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements.The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.

In accordance with South African Breweries Pty (ltd) duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is safe for of our employees and their families, our customers and visitors, and the community at large from infectious diseases that may be reduced by vaccinations, we require all new appointments to be vaccinated as a condition of employment at our company.