Reach Truck Driver

In brief

**Overview** This is a job for a Reach Truck Driver at DHL Supply Chain. The role involves operating mechanical handling equipment, managing various warehouse and inventory tasks such as picking, put-away, and stock replenishment, and ensuring adherence to safety, operational, and hygiene standards within a physically demanding logistics or warehousing environment. **What you will do** * Operating of Mechanical Handling Equipment * To ensure that damages are kept to a minimum * Daily inspections on MHE and report any defects to Supervisor. * Loading and offloading of vehicles and containers * Ensure pallets are according to stacking standards and that there are no damages to pallets. * When carrying out duties, follow standard operating procedures and safe working practices. * Perform additional duties as assigned by management. * Ensure that all work areas are kept neat, tidy and obstruction free. * Preparing orders and loading of vehicles as prioritized * RF Picking, Full pallet picking, Replenishment of stock & Picking from Pick face. * Picking of replenishments into the pick faces * Put-away of incoming stock into racking and bulk storage. * Assist with cycle counting & stock counts. * To report and record any non-conformity with regards to customer merchandise * Adherence to Health & Safety rules * Maintain high level of hygiene of the machine. * To work within operating areas as determined by management and the needs of the business. * Record any non-conformance/incident/damage immediately. * Assist with the induction and training of new staff as and when required * Complying with company policies and procedures * Perform administration tasks according to standard operating procedures * Housekeeping * Health and Safety * Working in a team environment * Working in a safe manner * Processing paperwork as required. * Working within a physically demanding environment * Perform additional duties as assigned by management * Full pallet picking, putaways, stock moves and replenishment of stocks * Clearing of production lines * Preparing orders and loading/offloading of vehicles and containers as prioritised * Timeous completion of tasks managing of put aways together with the Receiving Clerk/Inventory Clerk/Despatch Clerk. * Record the number of pallets moved in a day and daily hand in this spreadsheet to the relevant person. * Do racking inspections as per DHL timelines. * Move checked product over from the checking area to the despatch area. * Operational Documentation * Customer Specific Procedures * Quality Standards **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 * Reach truck Certificate * Medical declaration by the Occupational Doctor * Logistics or warehousing experience * Team player * Excellent interpersonal skills * Ability to work well under pressure * Ability to adapt easily to changing circumstances * Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules * Ability to read, understand and follow directions/instructions * Ability to count accurately and to perform simple math calculations * Have appropriate hand, eye and foot codetermination to effectively use mechanical handling equipment * Ability to move products which may require bending, stretching, stooping, stepping, reaching and/or lifting. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this role should possess a Grade 12 qualification, a valid reach truck certificate, and a medical clearance from an Occupational Doctor. Applicants must have prior experience in logistics or warehousing. They should be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of performing effectively under pressure and adapting to changing circumstances. Essential abilities include adhering to work procedures and safety rules, understanding and following instructions, accurate counting and simple math, and having the necessary hand, eye, and foot coordination for operating mechanical handling equipment. The role also requires physical stamina for tasks involving bending, stretching, stooping, stepping, reaching, and lifting. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/reach-truck-driver-dhl-supply-chain Source: myjobmag

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