Warehouse Assistant - KwaZulu Natal, South Africa 1

Empowering careers at ARJO

At Arjo, we know what moves us. We go above and beyond for people facing mobility challenges. We take every opportunity to work and grow as one team and take pride in sharing our knowledge and experience. Does that sound like something that moves you too?

This could be your opportunity to begin a challenging and rewarding career in a healthcare company that empowers movement for people with mobility challenges.

Empowering careers at ARJO

At Arjo, we know what moves us. We go above and beyond for people facing mobility challenges. We take every opportunity to work and grow as one team and take pride in sharing our knowledge and experience. Does that sound like something that moves you too?

This could be your opportunity to begin a challenging and rewarding career in a healthcare company that empowers movement for people with mobility challenges.

The Warehouse assistant will provide support to the Operations and its daily functions of the inbound, outbound, location management and operations administration areas of the department

As the Warehouse Assistant you will be responsible for:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Packing and unpacking of all inbound and outbound goods.
• Take reasonable care for own safety and that of others at work by reporting any safety hazards, accidents or incidences to your supervisor.
• Assist with cycle counts and quarterly stock takes.
• Picking and dispatching of stock.
• Ensure the rotation of stock (FIFO)
• Stacks and sorts inbound and outbound goods with Forklift and loading/unloading of items.
• Ensure the safe handling of all products during picking, loading and offloading.
• Reporting of all damaged items to supervisor.
• Co travel with Driver for deliveries when required.
• Operate the Forklift for and maintain good service record and ensure that it is neat, clean and in a proper working order. 
• Housekeeping internally/externally.
• Ensure pallets are stored correctly
• Verifying stock and identifying losses; and maintaining an organized layout and safe work environment
• Physical ability to lift and carry items weighing +/- 40kg.
• Assisting delivery drivers in loading and unloading of orders to customers.
• Report accidents / incidents to your supervisor and follow safe operating procedures at all times.

Administrative Duties

• Completing of daily activity reports.
• Completing of all checklist for equipment.
• Stock count cards bin locations.

Quality System Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting with quarterly cycle counts.
• Assisting at annual physical inventory
• To assist in other duties as requested to the Operations Supervisor
• To assist driver on deliveries
• Adhere to all company polices
• Adhere to all health and safety rules

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• At least 1-2 years’ work experience
• People person
• Valid driver’s license and experience in driving and maintaining a company vehicle
• Ability to work independently
• Must be available to work after hours during weekdays and on weekends.

What we will offer in return

You will support our vision to be the most trusted partner in driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges. In return, we recognize and value our global employees. You will have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development.

Why diversity matters to us

At Arjo, we believe in the power of diversity. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society, which means building a more diverse, equitable, inclusive and engaging environment – not only in the workplace, but also within the communities that we serve, work in and live in. We achieve this through a culture and mindset that values the uniqueness of all our people.

About Arjo

At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions are designed to promote a safe and dignified experience through patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism. With over 6500 people worldwide and 65 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges.

For more information about Arjo visit www.arjo.com