General Warehouse Assistant

Recruiter:

Greys Personnel

Job Ref:

CPT000995/EM

Date posted:

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An opportunity is available for a Warehouse Assistant (General) to perform a variety of general duties within a fast-paced Distribution Centre. The role focuses on ensuring the accurate handling, movement, and processing of stock in line with operational standards.

POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Warehouse Assistant (General)
Location: Distribution Centre
Rate: R30.52 p/h

Key Responsibilities

Receiving (Packed Cartons)

Load and offload full cartons as instructed
Ensure cartons are loaded according to order and size specifications
Adhere to packing standards at all times
Move pallets to designated locations as required
Maintain high levels of accuracy
Keep work areas clean and organised

Distribution Lines (Picking Support)

Prepare empty cartons for picking lines
Ensure picking lines remain operational until completion
Cut, staple, and seal cartons according to specifications
Check cartons for damage before leaving the picking line
Handle equipment according to required standards
Maintain cleanliness of work areas

Despatch (Sealed and Allocated Cartons)

Verify carton ID labels against SCS labels for accuracy
Seal cartons according to required standards
Move cartons between locations as instructed
Maintain clean and safe working areas

Minimum Requirements

Education:

Grade 10 preferred

Experience:

No prior experience required

Skills & Competencies:

Basic numeracy and literacy skills
Strong attention to detail
Good communication skills
Ability to work under pressure
Team player with a positive attitude
Service-oriented mindset

Physical Requirements

Ability to work long hours without loss of effectiveness
Good eyesight to accurately read SKUs
Physically fit and able to lift cartons up to 25kg

Reporting Line

Reports to: Supervisors and Process Managers
No direct reports

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