Matric
Minimum of 5 years in food handling, warehouse operations, or quality control. Supervisory experience preferred
Proficiency in inventory management systems, spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools
Experience with forklifts and other warehouse equipment
My client from a Freight Forwarding Company is seeking a Warehouse Controller to join their team
The Warehouse Controller ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant handling of food products within the warehouse. This role is responsible for enforcing food safety standards, overseeing inventory and staff, and maintaining operational excellence to support the company’s supply chain
Food Safety & Compliance: Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles to prevent contamination and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
Inventory Management: Supervise receiving, storage, and shipping of food items. Conduct regular inventory checks, reconciliations, and maintain accurate records.
Warehouse Organization: Ensure proper storage of dry, frozen, and refrigerated goods. Implement waste reduction and recycling plans.
Staff Supervision: Lead and direct warehouse staff, ensuring adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
Operational Support: Manage daily operational metrics, monitor stock levels, and resolve issues related to deliveries and inventory.
Pest Control: Implement and maintain a comprehensive pest management program.
Reporting: Prepare and monitor reports on warehouse performance, inventory levels, and progress against key performance indicators (KPIs).
Compliance Programs: Support food defense and security protocols, recall procedures, red tag systems, GMP policies, and audits
A Male candidate is preferred
Afrikaans is essential due to the client base