Checker Operator at AB InBev

The key purpose of this role is to load, unload and stack materials safely and efficiently while maintaining our Inventory/Materials, Governance Controls, Customer service standards and to support Production.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Effective Fleet management

• Conduct pre trip inspections prior to the start of each shift using the forklift inspection checklist.
• Ensure that the forklift is operated, cleaned and maintained in optimal condition
• Ensure that fuel and fluids are at accepted operating levels

Adherence to the health, safety and environmental standards

• Department of Labour stacking exemptions complied with
• 5S & Site housekeeping standards maintained and adhered to
• Appropriate personal protective equipment used as designated by site safety standards.
• Adherence to all relevant SOP’s and GOP’s

Effective stock quality management

• Warehouse stock age standards maintained by ensuring stock rotation principles applied - FEFO
• Ensures quality control through checking packaging on warehouse floor and prior to loading
• Effective inventory management & controls in line with our governance policies
• Participation in handover process before and after every shift
• Accurate daily stock count performed using handheld device
• Generate variance reports and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain clear and effective communication with Inventory teams, Warehouse teams and other stakeholders
• Accurate checking, loading and unloading of vehicles.  Load Summary used to load correct quantities of split and full pallets
• Accurate recording of returns prior to unloading
• Accurate stock movements on FG and empties from and onto the lines
• Bin sign off required to ensure accurate stock/inventory reconciliations

Efficient loading and unloading of vehicles and production lines

• Maintain clear and effective communication with Logistics
• Coordinator / team members
• All documentation accurately and comprehensively completed
• Ensure production continuity (where applicable)
• Load empties and raw materials onto production lines whilst ensuring optimal productivity
• Remove and stack finished product from line to bin whilst ensuring optimal line productivity
• Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedures

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Good self-management principles
• Ability to adapt to change effectively
• Lives the values of the organization
• Good numerical ability

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent
• Valid forklift driver license
• Experience operating a double handler
• Computer literate
• Stock Count Digital device literacy advantageous

Additional Information:

• Band: XI

SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.