Driver: Reach Truck - DHL Group

Deutsche Post DHL Group is the world’s leading logistics and mail company.

We’re one of the world’s largest employers, operating in over 220 countries and territories. We’re Europe’s largest postal service, partner for eCommerce and pioneers in secure digital communication. We’re number one in contract logistics and international express delivery, and a leader in the forwarding business.

Join us and you’ll be working for a global company that’s focused on service, quality, and sustainability, and using the power of global trade to connect people and improve lives.

And not just for our customers, but for every member of our Group too.

At DHL Supply Chain South Africa, we’re looking for Reach Truck Driver (Unilever- Jozi Park)

Job Purpose

Maintain the stock levels of the pick, intermediate, a-frame and bulk locations areas by picking and replenishing in accordance with the system-generated documents as per operational standards and procedures.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Honesty - pride in his job and an eye for detail
• Clear understanding of the client’s requirements
• Ensure correct use of vehicle and other company equipment and to timeously report any defects
• To report and record any non-conformity with regards to customer merchandise
• Maintain high levels of hygiene of the vehicle
• Ability to ensure that the pick face and intermediate areas are replenished timeously and according to batch control and SOPs
• To work within operating areas as determined by management and the needs of the business
• When carrying out duties - follow standard operating procedures and safe working practices
• To assist with the induction of new employees
• Perform administrative tasks in line with SOP
• Understanding the product range
• Ensure that all work areas are kept neat, tidy and obstruction free
• Completion of Vehicle check lists and safe driving codes
• Delivery on day, within the required time slots
• Collection of uplifts, correct POD paperwork
• Understanding the documentation used in the replenishment/picking process
• Drive within the route agreed
• Feedback to CSO of any issues or problems at the backdoor

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric – Essential
• Reach Truck driver's License

Competencies

• Action orientated
• Drive for results
• Customer focus
• ethics and values
• Functional/ Technical skills
• Integrity and trust
• Time management
• Communication
• Learning on the fly

Skills/Experience

• Good written and communication skills and understanding basic arithmetical principles
• Understanding of Math
• Excellent Life Skill
• The person should know what products are handled by the Company
• The person needs a basic understanding of distribution and transport methods
• The person should be able to enforce health and safety procedures and identify hazards
• The person should have a working knowledge of packaging and warehousing methods and application
• The person should have a good understanding of quality as a key value
• Awareness of the importance of security
• Operational knowledge and understanding of service delivery
• Ability to understand instructions and to accurately carry out instructions - must listen effectively and convey ideas logically
• React to customers in a courteous and professional manner
• The person should be able to propose different solutions to problems when asked to do so - must be able to act of their own without being urged to do so
• Ability to meet time limits as set
• 5 Years driving experience in a multi-drop/ high value
• Knowledge of client's requirements and customers’ needs
• Ability to negotiate under stress