Store Assistant

A solid logistics company in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal is offering a stable role for a committed Store Assistant. This vacancy suits a dependable individual who values quality and consistency.

You will be part of an organisation that invests in its people and its tools. The team looks after its own and expects the same in return. We look forward to receiving applications from candidates who meet the criteria.

You will work to daily dispatch targets in a fast-moving distribution environment.

• Load delivery vehicles ensuring goods are stacked securely and weight is distributed evenly to prevent shifting during transit.
• Offload delivery vehicles manually or using pallet jacks, ensuring goods are handled safely and without damage.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and hazard-free warehouse by sweeping floors, clearing aisles, and disposing of waste packaging daily.
• Receive incoming deliveries by checking quantities against purchase orders and delivery notes, reporting any discrepancies or damage immediately.
• Pick and pack customer orders accurately according to pick lists and packing slips, ensuring correct items and quantities are dispatched.
• Organise the warehouse layout to ensure fast-moving lines are easily accessible and goods are stored in their designated locations.

• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a warehouse team.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, stores, or distribution environment is advantageous.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills to read pick lists, count stock, and complete delivery documentation accurately.
• Reliable and punctual with ability to work shifts including early mornings, late afternoons, and weekends as required.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks and basic warehouse equipment; forklift licence is an advantage.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet daily productivity targets while maintaining quality standards.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when picking, packing, and checking orders to avoid errors and customer complaints.