DHL Is Hiring: General Worker X1 – Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

CLOSING DATE: NOT SPECIFIED

Business Overview

This is a busy, fast paced operation which offers many challenges and opportunities for the right person. This position is based at Ndlovu Park, Pietermaritzburg.

Role Outline

• To contribute to a productive working environment
• To work within any operating area and perform additional duties, as determined by Management and the needs of the Business
• De-stacking, labelling, sorting products and taking out damages
• Ensure that damages are kept to a minimum
• Sorting and collating damages on a daily basis
• Be actively involved in and support change initiatives
• Honesty – pride in your job and an eye for detail
• Ensure housekeeping in the area is up to standard
• Operate with integrity and ethical values
• Perform tasks according to the Standard Operating Procedures
• Correct use of equipment and to timeously report any defects / faults
• Participation in stock counts
• Parcelling, wrapping or tying of goods
• Operate a hand operated pallet jack
• Inspect stock integrity
• Report and record any non-conformity with regards to the customers merchandise or unsafe acts
• Handle goods with care to minimise damages
• Maintain a high level of hygiene in the work area
• Complete tasks timeously
• Adhere to the Unit’s SHE rules and best practices
• Ensure that product safety, quality and integrity is not compromised
• Report any persons behaviour that may impact on the safety, quality and integrity of the stored product
• Manual handling
• Conduct all communication in a polite and professional manner, which promotes respect, goodwill and trust.
• Working in a safe environment

Resources

· Operational team

Key Relationships

Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude towards others
Works effectively as part of a team
Delivers excellent customer service
Works safely within the health, safety and environmental guidelines
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work under pressure & adapt easily to changing environment

Qualifications

Matric
Tertiary qualification (Desirable)

Skills/Competencies/Experiences

Ability to communicate effectively with team members
To co-ordinate movement of stock out of site in a manner to maximise profit
Product knowledge
Knowledge of client’s requirements and customer needs
Person should have a good understanding of quality as a key value
Awareness of importance of security
Operational knowledge and understanding of service delivery
React to customers in a courteous and professional manner and maintain the highest level of integrity
1-2 years’ experience of working in Warehousing / Logistics environment
Languages

English – verbal and written.