Comprehensive Job Description
Job Purpose:
A Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Operator is responsible for transporting stock within the warehouse by operating various MHE trucks.
Job Objectives:
Receiving Stock:
- Unload stock from trucks into the receiving bay
- Move stock from the receiving bay to the staging area
Put Away:
- Transfer stock from the receiving bay to the designated PND area (aisle location) as directed by the warehouse scanner
- Collect stock from PND as prompted by the scanner, transport it to the specified location, scan the location, offload, and confirm the quantity to the scanner
Collecting Stock for Orders or Replenishment:
- Receive scanner prompts to collect stock
- Retrieve stock from the designated location, scan the bin location, and enter the quantity
- Transport stock to the relevant PND area and scan the location to close the request in the system
- Move stock from the PND location to the stock staging area
Truck Maintenance:
- Ensure that vehicles, machinery, and equipment are well-maintained and in good working condition
Health and Safety:
- Adhere to health and safety policies
Housekeeping:
- Maintain a tidy workstation by following basic housekeeping principles
Qualifications and Experience:
- NQF 4 – Matric or equivalent
- 1-2 years’ experience as a Reach Truck/Forklift/Power Pallet Truck/Turret Truck Driver (Essential)
- 3-4 years’ experience as a Reach Truck/Forklift/Power Pallet Truck/Turret Truck Driver (Desirable)
Skills, Abilities, and Job-Related Knowledge:
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Time management
- Reactivity skills
- English language proficiency
- MHE truck maintenance
- Safety principles
- Operating procedures for MHE trucks
Competencies:
- Reliability
- Systematic approach
- Rule-following
Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor