YARD/STORES PERSON - PAARL
Retail industry (Building material suppliers)
Salary: Market-related package
Our client, a leading supplier of building material has an opportunity for a yard/stores person to join their Paarl branch. Reporting to the General Manager/Managing Director, the ideal candidate should meet the following requirements and be able to fill the subsequent responsibilities:
MAIN DUTIES INCLUDE:
• Creation of purchase orders and recording goods inwards / outwards using Sage Evolution software.
• Ensure checks to verify stock levels for re-ordering are accurate and appropriate.
• To take delivery of goods delivered into Whip Fire Projects stores.
• Ensure that goods are checked off in an accurate and timely manner and check for damages and quantity.
• Update computer system to enable accurate stock levels.
• Put materials away in stores after deliveries in a FIFO order.
• To get materials out ready for collection by Whip Fire Projects site managers and for the issuing to jobs, using the Sage Evolution software.
• Do stock checks and regular stock counts.
• Keep stores clean and tidy.
• Keep log of scrap metal returns from sites.
• To ensure the safe loading and unloading of materials onto vehicles and assisting colleagues in this task where necessary.
• All materials must be secure on the vehicles to enable safe transportation and to avoid any loss or damage.

YARD
• Keep Whip Fire Projects clean and tidy to include perimeter checks as necessary.
• Manage the skips on site, ensuring that materials are correctly disposed of in the appropriate skips to maximise recycling possibilities.
• Notify Skip Company when skips require emptying.

OTHER TASKS
• To unlock / lock up the yard and stores as required.
• To be available from 7.30am on a rota basis.
• To work later hours when circumstances dictate.
• To promote Whip Fire Projects, its core values and ethos.
• To foster constructive and collaborative working relationships with stakeholders and partner organisations.
• To participate in the continuous improvement of service delivery ensuring that policies and procedure’s comply with legislation and regulatory requirements.
• To respect the need for confidentiality, when processing personal/customer data.
• Other such duties as may be required from time to time.

SKILLS
• A good knowledge and recognition of Fire Installation materials is essential.
• Computer literate and knowledge of stock systems.
• Good listener and team player.
• Methodical and organised and able to work on own initiative.

ATTITUDE
• The ability to provide an effective courteous service.
• A flexible approach to working arrangements.
• Team player. Decision Maker.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

• Out of hours working may be required to cover the needs of the business in certain situations.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
• Experience of working in a similar role, involving work in stores and yard responsibilities for a minimum of two years, or equivalent experience.
• A knowledge of good practice relating to Health and Safety Regulations.