Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Stikland, Cape Town has an opportunity available for a DC Checker to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to achieve operational excellence, within the Dis-Chem Distribution Centre. Perform a checking function in the outbound checking area, in order to meet both legal and customer requirements.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
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Matric – With English and Mathematics
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1 Year relevant experience, in a Distribution, Logistics or Supply Chain Environment
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Computer Literacy - MS Office
Advantageous:
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Supply-Chain or Logistics Degree or Diploma
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Computer Skills – Word, Excel, Outlook
Job Description:
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Ensure that a high standard of accuracy is maintained during checking of picked orders
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Ensure that all picked stock is scanned to verify order against required quantity, batch and expiry date
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Ensure that stock is packed in a manner that will prevent cross-contamination and damages during transport to stores
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Ensure that once checked that: Either the pack-slip is included in the box or label with the description of goods in the Stock box or tote
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Ensure that all goods when packed for dispatch to stores are labelled with labels required. (Use the store name/ invoice number and number of boxes)
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Do not allow stock to be removed from the warehouse, without proper documentation or the approval of the supervisor or manager/pharmacist
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Meet set targets set by management with emphasis on accuracy
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Report and record, on all errors made by pickers, to supervisors or management
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Report on the damage or malfunction of all checking equipment
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Confer with supervisors or management regularly regarding stock errors and damages
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Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations
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Ensure that the checking area storage and space utilization is optimized
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Be security conscious at all times and avoid theft and fraud
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Ensure that extra/ wrong picks are set aside for supervisor authorisation allowing inventory to return stock to bin
Competencies
Essential:
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Knowledge of Distribution Centre, logistics and supply chain operations. Have knowledge of the business measures and targets,directly related to own role
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English –Read, write and speak.
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Communicate proactively in order to build co-operative relationships with internal customers
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Demonstrate personal initiative
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Deadline driven
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Attention to detail
Special conditions of employment:
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South African Citizen
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MIE, clear criminal and credit
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Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport
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Be able to adapt to working hours according to business needs
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Be able to work any shift i.e. day, night, weekends, holidays and overtime as per business and operational requirements
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Must be willing to be rotated to where needed and must be willing to perform any other functions within the department, should the need arise
Remuneration and benefits:
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Market related salary
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Medical aid
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Provident fund
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Staff account
ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
People with Disabilities.
