Warehouse / Storeman Controller - Manufacturing / Mining / Engineering

Over its 27 years existence our client has built a reputation of “Engineering Mechanical Excellence” establishing long term partnerships and sound business ethics. Their philosophy embraces investing in state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and employing highly skilled craftsman with expertise in various manufacturing procedures. They are a medium to heavy mechanical engineering facility that specializes in manufacturing high quality mechanical parts and equipment.

Job purpose

Ensure the efficient receipt, storage, control, and issuing of materials, consumables, and equipment, while maintaining accurate inventory records to support uninterrupted operations.

Key responsibilities

• • Stock & Inventory Management
• Receive, check, and record incoming goods against delivery notes or purchase orders or works orders
• Inspect goods for damage, quantity, and quality issues (visual)
• Store stock correctly according to bin locations, part numbers, FIFO/FEFO, or product type
• Pick, pack, and issue stock to production or customers
• Conduct cycle counts and assist with full stock takes. Ensure QES is kept updated at all times
• Report stock shortages, damages, BOM inaccuracies or discrepancies
• Report to MRP if stock falls below minimum stock levels when picking
• Adding surface protection or special packaging to sensitive stock items
• Tagging and labelling of items received from customer for Assessment
  • Documentation & Systems

• Accurately capture stock movements on ERP (QES)
• Scan delivery notes, GRNs, and issue documents to
• Ensure all stock transactions are done in QES
• Ensure Delivery notes are handed to finance on time in full for scanning
• Scan Works orders once complete
  • Dispatch & Logistics

• Prepare goods for dispatch (packing, labelling, palletising)
• Create RFIP for packaging items (maintaining minimum stock levels)
• Load and unload vehicles safely
• Coordinate with drivers, couriers, and Sales
• Ensure correct documentation accompanies dispatched goods
  • Housekeeping & Safety

• Keep the store clean, organised, and clearly labelled
• Follow health & safety regulations and company procedures
• Use PPE correctly at all times
• Operate forklifts, over head cranes or pallet jacks safely (where licensed)
• Identify and report safety hazards

• Qualifications

  • • Grade 12 (Matric) Must have maths (core or literacy)
    • Diploma in Storekeeping

   

  Knowledge

  • • Strong knowledge of inventory control principles

   

  Experience

  • • 3–5 years’ experience in stores or warehouse control
    • Experience in manufacturing or engineering environment preferred
    • Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or mining-related environment preferred
    • Experience with high-value or technical inventory advantageous

   

  Technical

  Competencies

  • Inventory Management and Control
  • ERP System Proficiency
  • Receiving & Inbound Logistics Control
  • Issuing, Picking & Dispatch Control
  • Warehousing & Storage Systems
  • Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
  • Product & Technical Understanding
  • Bill of Materials (BOM) & Job Integration
  • Quality Control Integration
  • Stock Accuracy & Reconciliation Techniques
  • Health, Safety & Compliance