Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Packer for the receiving department of their new store at i'Langa Mall. You will ensure that the efficient, accurate receiving and packing of stock is done so in line with customers’ needs and Dis-Chem standard operating procedures and requirements.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum of 6 months’ relevant retail receiving experience
• Basic mathematics
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• At least 1 year relevant retail receiving experience
• SAP

Job Specification…

• Remove stock from supplier delivery vehicle.
• Verify that all products/items received are correctly allocated.
• Handle goods with care to minimise stock damage and personal injury.
• Sort and pack different products and articles onto their own pallets, to facilitate checking in of goods.
• Identity any discrepancies such as damaged, misplaced goods, wrong labels and report the issues accordingly.
• Work with the Receiving Clerk to sort stock, and assist with the checking process.
• Pack stock accurately and correctly into shelves or onto a pallet.
• Complete an administrative form and complete organisational formalities for damages/accidents that occurred while packing according to Dis-Chem SOPs.
• Assist merchandisers with their daily functions and duties when requested.

Competencies

Essential:

• Knowledge of the distribution, logistics and supply chain environment
• Strong command of the English language
• Good reading comprehension
• Attention to detail
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management

Advantageous:

• Understand quality control analysis and coordination
• Bilingual
• Identify operational obstacles and opportunities
• Product and category knowledge

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Able and physically fit to stand, climb, kneel, push and pull objects, lift and move objects
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen; or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE 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.