Checker Operator

About the role

The Checker Operator loads, unloads and stacks materials safely and efficiently while maintaining inventory and materials governance controls, customer service standards and supporting production. The role also covers fleet management of the forklift, adherence to health, safety and environmental standards, and effective stock quality and inventory management.

Key responsibilities

• Fleet management: conduct pre-trip forklift inspections, keep the vehicle clean and maintained, and ensure fuel and fluids are at acceptable levels
• Follow health, safety and environmental standards, including Department of Labour stacking exemptions, 5S and site housekeeping, and use the required PPE
• Maintain stock age standards through FEFO rotation, check packaging quality, and record accurate stock movements on finished goods and empties
• Perform accurate checking, loading and unloading of vehicles and production lines, using the load summary for split and full pallets
• Record returns before unloading and obtain bin sign-off for accurate stock reconciliation
• Complete daily stock counts with a handheld device, generate variance reports and resolve discrepancies
• Communicate clearly with Inventory, Warehouse, Logistics Coordinator and other teams, and participate in shift handovers
• Load empties and raw materials onto production lines and stack finished product into bins

Required profile

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent
• Valid forklift driver licence
• Experience operating a double handler
• Good interpersonal, verbal and communication skills, and ability to work under pressure
• Good numerical ability and ability to adapt to change

Required skills

• Computer literate
• Stock count digital device literacy is advantageous