WAREHOUSEMAN

WAREHOUSEMAN

EDUCATIONAL Qualification:

 Completion of a Diploma or ITI in Mechanical or Electrical disciplines 

Years of Experience Required: 

A minimum of 4-5 years of experience in a warehousing role, with a preference for candidates who have worked in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment; must be familiar with current inventory management systems and other warehousing technologies on an international scale. Necessary Certifications/Training:

Proficiency in operating a forklift is preferred, along with experience in operating Reach Trucks and knowledge of counterbalance techniques. Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and MS Office applications is advantageous.

Essential Behavioral Traits:

 A confident individual who can maintain composure under pressure; highly organized with a proactive approach; able to prioritize critical tasks and adhere to set timelines.

Job Overview

 The Warehouseman is tasked with operating a forklift to facilitate the movement, storage, stacking, and inventory management of goods. This position requires ensuring the safe and effective operation of the forklift, along with performing duties related to order fulfillment and verification.

Forklift Operation Responsibilities

 1. Safely operate a forklift to move, locate, stack, and inventory merchandise.

 2. Unload, document, weigh, and verify that all received goods are in satisfactory condition and correctly stored in designated locations. 3. Maintain optimal forklift operation to meet daily order requirements.

A. Blending Area Responsibilities: 

1. Transport tea from sorting areas to storage racks.

 2. Move tea from storage to blending lines.

 3. Weigh each pallet and log the information on the checklist.

 4. Conduct random weight verification of flavor samples. 

5. Accurately tally initial quantities and report any discrepancies to the supervisor.

Loading Goods Responsibilities

1. Ensure that goods designated for loading are undamaged and counted precisely.

 2. Perform cycle counts and scheduled inventory checks to ensure alignment between actual and system data. 3. Accurately pick goods according to documentation and within required timeframes. 

4. Maintain attention to detail, documenting and reporting any variances or damages in goods. Container Inspections

 1. Inspect containers prior to loading goods, receiving items with an RF gun. 

2. Ensure that the received goods match the packing list exactly.

 3. Confirm that goods for loading are intact and counted correctly. 

Operate Forklift/Reach Truck in Narrow Aisles

 1. Uphold safety, cleanliness, and organization of the forklift. 

Adherence to Safety Practices and Procedures

 1. Ensure compliance with relevant safety practices, technical regulations, and safety standards. 

2. Adhere to and maintain standards such as GMP, ISO, QMS, HACCP, 5-S, Food Safety, and Workplace Safety. 

 3. Understand and comply with Pest Control Standards and Environmental Management System (EMS) initiatives. 

 4. Follow cost-effective practices and foster continuous improvement and Kaizen within the department. 

Cost Reduction Initiatives

 1. Maintain awareness of cost factors and contribute to the plant’s cost reduction initiatives. 2. Assist in minimizing operating costs through better utility management, reducing material waste, and preventing damage to company assets.