Permanent - Store Assistant - Johannesburg - South Africa

The Stores Assistant supports the efficient operation of the stores within a trailer manufacturing environment. The role is responsible for receiving, storing, issuing, and controlling stock, components, and finished goods used in the manufacturing and repair of trailers. The position also requires handling stores-related documentation, including invoices and requisitions, and assisting management with reports and operational queries when requested.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Receiving & Inspection of Materials:

• Receive stock, trailer components, and consumables.
• Verify deliveries against purchase orders, invoices, and delivery notes.
• Inspect items for damage, quality issues, or discrepancies and report to the stores

administrator.

2. Stock Control & Inventory Management:

• Accurately record all stock movements (receipts, issues, returns, and transfers).
• Assist with cycle counts, monthly stock takes, and audits.
• Ensure correct storage, labelling, and identification of parts and materials.

3. Issuing Materials to Production:

• Pick and issue materials and components to production based on requisitions and job cards.
• Ensure correct quantities and parts are issued to prevent production delays.

4. Invoices, Requisitions & Management Support:

• Handle and respond to all stores-related queries regarding invoices, requisitions, and

stock documentation.

• Ensure accurate processing, filing, and tracking of invoices and material requisitions.
• Assist management with stores reports, stock summaries, and operational

information as requested.

• Liaise with Procurement, Finance, and Production departments to resolve discrepancies or queries.

5. Dispatch & Finished Goods Handling:

• Assist with packing and preparation of finished trailers or components for dispatch.
• Load goods safely and securely for transportation.
• Complete dispatch documentation accurately and timeously.

6. Stores Operations & Housekeeping:

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe stores environment.
• Follow company policies and procedures.

Operate stores equipment safely (e.g. forklifts where licensed).

7. Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Adhere to OHSA regulations and company health and safety policies.
• Report hazards, incidents, and near-misses immediately.

8. Collaboration & Support:

• Work closely with Production, Procurement, Finance, and Management.
• Perform additional stores and administrative duties as required.

Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

1. Educational Requirements:

• Minimum Grade 12 preferred.
• Certificate in Warehousing, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management is advantageous.

2. Experience:

• 1–3 years’ stores experience, preferably in a trailer manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience dealing with invoices, requisitions, and basic reporting is advantageous.

3. Skills:

• Basic computer literacy MS Office. Experience of ware systems will be advantageous.
• Ability to understand invoices, requisitions, job cards, and stock codes.
• Strong attention to detail and good numeracy skills.
• Good communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

4. Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.

5. Time Management and organizational skills

6. Additional Requirements:

• Forklift license advantageous.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong commitment to safety, accuracy, and quality.

Working Conditions:

• Stores and factory-based environment.
• Full-time position.
• PPE required at all times on the shop floor.
• Exposure to conditions typical of a trailer manufacturing facility.
• Must have own transport.