Helderberg Personnel is recruiting for a Storeman position in Stellenbosch. The vacancy is for a permanent, full-time role with a manufacturing business operating in the food industry.
The Storeman will be responsible for supporting the movement and control of materials and products within the company's warehouse and stores. The work covers receiving deliveries, checking stock, maintaining inventory records, issuing materials to production and supporting food safety and workplace safety requirements.
The role may be relevant to candidates with experience in warehouse, stores, logistics or food manufacturing environments. The supplied vacancy also highlights the importance of accuracy, organisation, reliability and attention to detail.
Job Overview
Key Responsibilities
The Storeman will help manage stock from the point it arrives at the warehouse through to storage, issuing and recording.
When deliveries arrive, the Storeman will receive and check raw materials, ingredients, packaging materials, cleaning products and other goods. Checks include quantities, product descriptions, batch numbers, expiry dates and relevant delivery documentation.
Incoming stock must also be inspected for issues such as damage, contamination or incorrect labelling. Any discrepancies or non-conforming materials should be reported to the relevant supervisor.
Stock-control duties include placing materials in their designated storage areas, maintaining accurate records and ensuring that stock movements are recorded promptly. The role also involves applying FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expired, First Out) principles where applicable.
The Storeman will also:
- Monitor stock expiry dates.
- Participate in regular stock counts and stock takes.
- Investigate and report stock variances.
- Keep storage areas clean, organised and secure.
- Pick and issue materials to production against authorised requests.
- Check that the correct products, batches, quantities and specifications are issued.
- Record issued stock accurately.
- Return unused materials to the appropriate storage location.
- Assist with moving finished products into the finished-goods warehouse.
- Load and unload deliveries safely.
- Assist with warehouse housekeeping.
- Food Safety and Hygiene
Because the position is within a food manufacturing environment, the vacancy places specific emphasis on food safety and hygiene.
The Storeman must follow the company's food safety, hygiene, HACCP, GMP and allergen-control procedures. Materials should be stored in a way that helps prevent contamination, while required temperature and storage conditions must be maintained where applicable.
The vacancy also requires concerns such as spills, pest activity, damaged packaging and contamination risks to be reported promptly.
Personal hygiene and protective clothing requirements must also be followed when working in production or food-handling areas.
Requirements and Qualifications
The minimum requirements include Grade 12 / Matric or an equivalent qualification / Diploma.
Previous experience in a warehouse, stores, logistics or food manufacturing environment is described as advantageous, rather than expressly mandatory.
Other requirements include:
- Basic computer and stock-control skills.
- Understanding of stock rotation and inventory control.
- Ability to read and complete basic warehouse documentation.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Physical ability to perform manual handling and lifting duties.
- Forklift licence and experience would be an advantage.
Experience and Skills
The vacancy highlights several skills that are relevant to effective stock and warehouse management.
These include knowledge of:
- Stock receiving and issuing procedures.
- Inventory control and stock counting.
- FIFO and FEFO principles.
- Basic food safety and hygiene practices.
- Warehouse health and safety procedures.
Candidates should also demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy under pressure, good housekeeping and organisational skills. The role requires the ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Reliability, punctuality and trustworthiness are also listed among the desired qualities.
Salary and Employment Details
The position is advertised as permanent and full-time.
Salary: Not disclosed by the employer.
The vacancy states that the successful candidate must be willing to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends or shifts when required.
No specific salary, overtime rate or additional employment benefits were provided in the supplied vacancy.
Location
The Storeman vacancy is located in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.
The supplied listing does not provide a more specific workplace address. Applicants should confirm the exact location through the legitimate application channel associated with the vacancy.
Closing Date
Closing date: Not specified by the employer.
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