Warehouse Operative

Southern Oil (Pty) Ltd · Swellendam

Posted 5 August 2026

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Description The purpose of the Warehouse Operative is to assist with a wide range of tasks in and around the Warehouse, including but not limited to receiving, dispatch, stock counts and hygiene. Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities Receiving

  • Receiving all stock via the Qwix system
  • Ensure all stock coming in has the correct pallet ID
  • All inbound inspections (Packaging material & customer returns)
  • Physical inspections, taking of samples for lab, and capturing on the Qwix system
  • Finalizing admin tasks and scanning

Retrieving samples

  • Samples must be taken of all stock received, bulk oil in flow bins and packaging material, and taken to the lab

Put-away functions

  • Placing of stock in correct bin allocations, when received from bottling or with inbound - adhering to Qwix instructions on scanners

Picking

  • Picking of stock according to the Qwix system - instruction on scanners
  • Picking of stock from load sheets if Qwix system is offline
  • Picking stock to replenish Bottling daily

Issuing and transfers

  • Transferring and issuing of stock, consumables, and chemicals to bottling and other departments - according to the QWIX scanning system and requisitions

Stock take

  • Doing stock takes and cycle counts as communicated

Rework

  • Rework of damaged or QC rejected stock

Housekeeping

  • Ensuring all housekeeping is done, on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis according to schedule

Compliance policies and procedures

  • Ensuring that you understand all policies and procedures that is applicable to your department

Health and Safety

  • Participate in safety forums created by Soill for example safety meetings and safety talks
  • Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings / committees / representatives / management
  • Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
  • Attend safety education and refresher programmes
  • Comply with safety policies and procedures at Soill
  • Distribute safety information as and when required
  • Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times

Desired Experience & Qualification

Requirements Minimum Qualification and Experience:

  • Grade 12 / Matric certificate (compulsory, non-negotiable)
  • Valid forklift license (compulsory, non-negotiable)
  • Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a warehouse environment (non-negotiable)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and QWIX
  • SAP system knowledge will be considered an advantage
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Afrikaans
  • Proven experience in receiving processes
  • Hands-on experience with both inbound and outbound logistics
  • Prior exposure to a factory or manufacturing environment will be beneficial

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

  • Computer Literate
  • Good organizational skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask
  • Good communication skills
  • Reliable and disciplined
  • Procedural driven
  • Assertive nature

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