Raw Materials Warehouse Controller - Plastics Manufacturing

Recruiter:

Prostaff Holdings

Job Ref:

PS010646/RB

Date posted:

Monday, March 9, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
A leading Plastic Packaging manufacturing company requires the above to manage the flow of raw materials into and out of storage, ensuring stock accuracy, optimizing warehouse operations and storage capacity, minimising costs, and ensuring a safe and compliant warehouse environment with the timely supply of materials to production.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements for the role:

A Grade 12 is essential for this role.
A National Diploma or Certificate in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, or a related field is preferred for this role.
Must have a valid forklift license.
Previous experience having worked in a Raw Materials warehouse or operations or materials control, or inventory role is essential for the role.
Previous experience having worked within a raw materials handling role within a manufacturing environment ideally within the plastics or chemical or related role is preferred for the role.
Previous experience in implementing and maintaining stock control systems and ensuring FIFO/LIFO practices is pref.
The successful candidate must be proficient in inventory management systems and warehouse ERP systems.
Knowledge of stock taking, reconciliations, and reporting procedures is essential.
Familiarity with materials storage regulations with regards to hazardous materials handling (if applicable), and safety standards.
Must have basic MS Office skills, particularly Excel for reporting and analysis.
Must be able to analyse stock trends and generate reports for procurement and production planning.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Supervising staff and managing the flow of raw materials into and out of storage, ensuring accurate inventory control and the timely supply of materials to production.
Maintaining stock accuracy, optimising warehouse operations and storage capacity, minimising costs, and ensuring a safe and compliant warehouse environment.
Coordinating material deliveries in conjunction with Procurement.
Inspecting deliveries by checking for damage, defects, or discrepancies with regard to raw materials.
Managing shipment documentation by verifying shipment details (quantity, quality, and condition) and ensuring accurate system capture of received goods.
Overseeing daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storing, and issuing of raw materials.
Optimising warehouse layout and storage capacity and ensuring efficient material flow to support production requirements.
Conducting daily stock counts, cycle counts, and scheduled stock audits.
Investigating and resolving stock discrepancies promptly as well as monitoring inventory levels and stock movements to minimise stockouts and overstocking.
Analysing inventory trends and recommending process improvements in line with production schedules and demand changes.
Ensuring proper receipt, inspection, and safe storage of raw materials.
Verifying material availability and prioritising production requirements.
Coordinating with Quality Control (QC) and Production teams for timely issuance.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

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