Operations

Reach Truck Driver

DHL Supply Chain·Eastern Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Onsite
OperationsFull TimeOnsite
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Key Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications & Experience

  • 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.

Key skills

Matric
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At a glance

Company

DHL Supply Chain

Location

Eastern Cape, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 16, 2026

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