Picker Packer

Picker Packer


Company
UD Trucks
Location
Pretoria
Posted
20 days ago
Via
Jobs - South Africa | Trabajo.org

Job Description
**Picker Packer**
Department : Logistics (BP55300)
β€’ *Job Overview**
UD Trucks is known for our pioneering technologies and products within the commercial automotive industry. This Position reports directly to the Logistics Team Leader and will be responsible for most Picking and Packing Operations including Line feeding.
β€’ *Responsibilities and Duties**
- Execute work according to SOP (Standard Operating Procedure)
- Performs quick Kaizen’s
- Perform material handling activities such as manual lifting, packaging, taping, labelling operations and sorting
- Move materials using a forklift and bin system
- Report defective materials or material shortage to the Team leader
- Ensure that the work area and all equipment are always clean and in an orderly condition
- To follow and comply to all safety regulations
- Carry out instructions as required from the Team leader
- Breakdown of emballages/pallets for recycling
- Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
- Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance
- Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places
β€’ *Experience**:

- Exposure to an assembly plant
β€’ *Job Requirements**:

- Good verbal and written skills
- Effective Communication Skills
- Basic Mathematical Skills
- Basic Visualization and Observation Skills
- Handling of tools
- Valid Forklift Licences
- Computer Literate
β€’ *Minimum qualifications**:

- Grade 12 Minimum with Mathematics_
- Component Manufacturing or Logistics Learnership_
- Any other Auto Industry related Learnership or qualification_
β€’ *About UD Trucks**

Part of the Isuzu group, UD Trucks is a global leading international commercial vehicle solutions provider headquartered in Japan. At UD Trucks, we are defining the next generation of smart logistics solutions through advanced innovations in automation, electro mobility and connectivity. UD Trucks develops, manufactures and sells a wide range of heavy, medium and light-duty trucks, operating in more than 60 countries across all continents. Our trucks and people go the extra mile for our customers and business partners, day in and day out.

We are an 8,000+ strong team of colleagues with 40 nationalities who bring diversity and passion in delivering our products and services. We trust each other, work collaboratively and embrace change. At UD Trucks, our purpose is Better Life - to make life better for people and the planet. We have developed a culture that promotes:
β€’ *Diverse and friendly culture** - Strong culture of diversity and inclusion, organizing annual events, daily activities and open communication platforms including various internal voluntary networks.
β€’ *Empowered growth** - Global exposure and growth opportunities across functions and countries through internal mobility system and self-driven career opportunities, building a learning organization by enabling self-managed learning supported by the UD Academy.
β€’ *Flexibility with trust **- We continue to fully support both remote working (where and when applicable) and flexible working hours, we actively encourage our colleagues to maintain a good work/life balance. You will have the autonomy and flexibility to split your working time between both our wonderful, modern and equipped HQ and remotely.

Be part of our journey to create Better Life for society, for our customers and for yourself. UD Trucks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues.

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