Stock Handler x2

Company Description

We are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversied by geography, product and manufacturing capability.

Aspen is a dynamic organisation built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At aspen, not only do we source for the best talent but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.

The Groups key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established offices in over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.

Main Purpose of the Role:

To perform timeous picking, checking, movement and storage of material and/or finished goods in the Warehouse

Duties:

Operational Activities

• Execute daily tasks and work instructions according to the relevant SOP's
• Receive multiple supply/items at entry point of warehouse
• Overpack goods as and when required based on Baan conversion factors and batches
• Ensure all customer returns are checked under Pharmacist supervision
• Label stock according to relevant SOPs and/or work instructions
• Complete inspection reports as required
• Move, store and handle material and/or finished goods in the warehouse according to the relevant SOPs to maximum heights 4 levels
• Pick, check and select multiple items per order according to requirements and documentation
• Produce own boxes and bubble wrap in order to secure mixed goods per order
• Ensure that carton counts balance any discrepancies are addressed
• Issue material and/or finished goods according to requirements and documentation
• Handle all equipment where relevant or applicable i.e. reach truck, pallet jack, forklift, weighing scales, etc
• Receive returns and re-allocate stock according to requirements and documentation
• Conduct stock counts as and when required
• Maintain good housekeeping standards in working area

Human Resources (Compliance to Labour Legislations and In-house Best Practice)

• Familiarise yourself with and at all times act in accordance with the company policies and procedures

GDP/GWP Compliance

• Complete all records and reports timeously and accurately as described in the relevant SOPs, protocols and associated documentation.
• Comply with GDP/GWP requirements as outlined by company SOPs and written instructions in all tasks and activities
• Ensure that products are stored according to the required SOPs and documentation

Health, Safety and Environmental Standards

• Report any unsafe or unhealthy situations to SHE representative or Line Manager
• Report any incident to the SHE representative or Line Manager which may affect your health or cause injury

Qualification And Experience

• Matric / Grade 12
• Reach truck license certification an advantage
• Warehousing experience would be an advantage
• Computer Literacy

Skills And Attributes

• Time Management
• Customer Awareness
• Meeting deadlines
• Interrogating information

The job applicant acknowledges, agrees, accepts, and understands that the Company (Pharmacare Limited t/a Aspen Pharmacare), has a mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Policy and Plan which, inter alia, provides for mandatory vaccination for all employees at SA Commercial. Mandatory Covid-19 vaccination applies to this job vacancy. As such, in applying for and if applicable accepting an offer of employment for this job role, the applicant warrants that s/he is fully vaccinated, and that his/her vaccination status is valid and up to date. The Job applicants electronic vaccination certificate, as issued by the NDOH, must be provided if the job application results in an offer and subsequent acceptance of this offer of employment. The applicant acknowledges, further, that there is no particular reason that he/she would refuse any future booster or vaccination requirements that may/should be recommended by the South African health authorities. Aspen is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and suitably qualified job applicants are invited to submit their CV online on or before the 19 April 2023. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups through a fair recruitment and selection process in accordance with laws governing employment equity, where such laws are applicable to the Aspen entity that will employ the successful candidate. If you have not heard from the HR department within 30 days of this advert closing, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Internal Applications must be completed using an Aspen mailing address after applicants have had informed their direct line managers of their application.

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