JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of the role is to operate applicable company vehicles, to transport goods and materials to designated locations.
The employee will be responsible for ensuring the efficient loading of products, safe and timely delivery of the products while adhering to all traffic laws and safety regulations and offloading of products at customer sites.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

LOADING, DRIVING & OFFLOADING VEHICLE

Assist with packing and load product onto vehicles according to company specifications.
Verify quality of products loaded onto vehicle.
Ensure correct stock is loaded onto the vehicle as per the Invoice.
Ensure goods is properly secured on the vehicle.
Efficient delivery of orders to customers on assigned routes, on time and in full.
Ensure effective route planning.
Maintain accurate records of deliveries and ensure all relevant paperwork is signed and returned.
Complete trips sheets as per delivery requirements and ensure authorisation before departure.
Obtain delivery confirmations from each customer and ensure PODs are signed according to requirements and submitted to admin office daily.
Offload product at customer site as per client requirements.
Pre-load vehicles for next - day deliveries.
Collect outworks and credits as required by the needs of the company and complete all required paperwork accurately.
Ensure Credits Return Slip Voucher is completed and signed accordingly.

Always ensure adherence to Road Traffic Act.

Comply with all traffic laws and follow safe driving practices while operating a company vehicle.
Report any traffic offences to the Warehouse Supervisor immediately.
Ensure driver's license and PrDPs are always valid.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Communicate effectively with dispatchers, team members, and customers to ensure smooth operations and timely deliveries.
Market H Systems products to current and new potential customers.
Ensure adherence to customer site regulations.
Communicate potential sales opportunities with customers to the Branch.
Provide excellent customer service and represent the company in a professional and courteous manner during deliveries.

WAREHOUSE ASSISTANCE

Assist in the warehouse as may be required by the operational needs of the company.
Ensure effective wrapping of the product according to company procedures, to ensure protection of the product.
Ensure that all stock is correctly and neatly located, binned, and always displayed.
Conduct stock counts, as required.

SHEQ INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL

Ensure adherence to the OHS Act.
Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves of other persons.
Co-operate with the employer to enable prescribed duties or requirements to be complied with.
Carry out any lawful order given and obey the health and safety rules and procedures.
Report any unsafe or unhealthy situation to the employer.
Report any incident to the employer.
Comply with health and safety processes.
Ensure the warehouse maintains and complies with standards of health and safety, and hygiene always.
Always maintain high standards of housekeeping.
Ensure PPE is always worn in the warehouse.
Ensure vehicles are always clean.
Participate in any Integrated Management System activities as required.
Identify and report opportunities for improvement, Non-Conformances, and Incidents in area of responsibility.
Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures.
Always maintain a high level of customer service levels standards.

Requirements

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge about legal requirements relevant to the Driver's job, including the Road Traffic Act.
Awareness and understanding of the ISO Standard requirements relevant to the position.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Driver (port Elizabeth)

Key skills