Daily Operational Duties
- A minimum of five deliveries to be done daily from our client Warehouse to the clients Stores.
- Assist with loading the truck, get sails open quickly and assist forklift driver with loading the stock onto the truck.
- Should not take more than 30 minutes for a fourteen-pallet load, from when the truck arrived until it leaves. Less time for less pallets.
- Once admin has checked the load, get the sails closed correctly, securely, and quickly in order to get on the road for delivery.
- Ensure no damage stock is loaded onto the truck.
- When not assisting with the loading of truck and not on a delivery, general housekeeping to be done continuously. Within the warehouse and outside loading areas.
- When at the store, it should take approximately 15 to 20 minutes to get the truck offloaded. Should there be a hold up for any reason the Warehouse Supervisor is to be informed immediately.
- Communicate effectively with Warehouse Supervisor and other team members.
- Once daily deliveries are completed:
- Prepare the truck for loading the following morning which included opening the sails.
- Assist with bringing into the warehouse stock still standing outside.
- Great care to be taken to prevent any damages and look after company property at all times.
- Trip sheet to be completed for all deliveries: To include time left, time arrived and trip end when back at store. To be handed into Warehouse Supervisor daily.
- Documentation to be maintained accurately for all trips. Falsifying or deliberate misrepresentation will be seen as fraud.
- Inspect truck daily for any damage or maintenance issues.
- Ensure truck is safe to operate and in good working condition.
- Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations while driving.
- No smoking in our clients vehicles.
- Communicate any security issues, system improvement needs, and other relevant information to Warehouse Supervisor.
- Perform all administrative functions related to this position.
- Able to react to change productively and manage other tasks as assigned by management from time to time.
- Grade 12
- +/- 2 Years Heavy Motor Vehicle driving experience.
- Unendorsed Republic of South Africa (R.S.A.) Code 14 Heavy Vehicle License or R.S.A. internationally accepted equivalent.
- Public Driver Permit (PDP) or R.S.A internationally accepted equivalent.
- Valid Hyster Driver Permit.
- Code 10/14 license.
- Valid PDP
- Forklift license will be beneficial ( Even if expired).
- Must stay in the Southern Suburbs e.g., Eerste Rivier, Kuilsrivier etc.
- Must be willing to do other functions e.g., warehouse housekeeping.
- Proficient at driving, manoeuvring, and parking large vehicles
- Physically fit and able to sit for long time periods, perform truck maintenance, and lift 25 pounds comfortably.
- Candidate should be dependable, hardworking and an effective communicator.
- Able to work night, weekends, extended hours, and holidays as needed.
- The incumbent must have high levels of integrity.
Salary: Market Related