General Assistant | Driver Code 10 (PDP)

Were Hiring Join the Box Shop Team!

Who we are:
At Box Shop we pride ourselves on stocking affordable packaging solutions to meet our customers everyday needs from cardboard boxes moving boxes storage boxes and industrial boxes to tapes tape dispensers bubble wrap pallet wrap and much more.

The role:
Were looking for a reliable hands-on all-rounder to assist with deliveries warehouse work stock handling and customer service.

If you enjoy staying busy working with your hands and being part of a small team that gets things done this role is for you.

We are seeking a trustworthy hardworking energetic and motivated person to join us as a General Assistant Driver Code 10 (PDP).

CORE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To support the daily operations of Box Shop by delivering excellent customer service assisting with driving and deliveries warehouse operations stock control machine operation and general store duties as an all-round General Assistant to ensure smooth and efficient business operations.

Customer service is always the first priority.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Customer Service (Top Priority)

• Assist walk-in customers professionally and courteously in store.
• Help customers select products and load goods into customer vehicles
• Prepare and wrap customer and courier parcels
• Deliver a positive and friendly customer experience at all times
• Deliver a great customer experience
• Carry out duties to help support Box Shops vision and mission.
• Reporting discrepancies and issues to managers on duties.
• Comfortable working with members of the public
• Maintain strong customer relationships

2. Driving & Deliveries

• Drive company vehicle (Code 10 with PDP)
• Local deliveries and collections
• Collect stock from suppliers
• Assist other drivers and employees when required
• Plan routes efficiently using GPS
• Clean and maintain company vehicles
• Complete route sheets delivery notes and paperwork accurately
• Must be physically fit able to lift goods / handling of goods
• Forklift licence advantageous (training provided if needed)

3. Warehouse / Stock Handling

• General Assistant
• Must be physically fit able tolift/ handling goods
• Shelving and merchandising. Picking and packing out of stock
• Repackaging stock as required
• Complete picking slips delivery notes invoices and paperwork accurately
• Loading and off-loading goods
• Receiving stock from supplier deliveries.
• Unpacking of stock in factories and shelves.
• Checking quantities and quality of stock
• Verifying goods against purchase orders
• Reporting damaged / incorrect stock. Insure damaged or incorrect stock is not received.
• Weekly stock replenishment from factory to front store.
• Forklift driving (licence or company training can be provided)
• Prepare stock / wrap customer orders and assist customers to the car.
• Maintaining accurate stock control

4. Machine & Equipment Operation

• Machine operator
• Operate wood wool manufacturing machine
• Packaging of wood wool products
• Operate pallet jacks forklifts and warehouse equipment
• Forklift driving (licence or company training can be provided)
• Must be physically fit good ability for lifting / handling goods

5. Stock Take & Inventory

• Stock takes compulsory monthly. (One Saturday per month 8am to 4:30pm)
• Stock counting and recording. Stock control assistance.
• Assist with stock control and discrepancies
• Report shortages damages or issues

6. General Operations & Maintenance

• General handyman or operational tasks
• Cleaning and maintaining store factory vehicles and work areas
• Keeping store factories neat and tidy
• Assisting supervisors/managers with daily tasks
• Must be physically fit in lifting / handling goods
• Running errands (driving or on floor support)
• Ensuring workspace is safe and organised

7. Administration & Compliance

• Attention to detail
• Be prepared to work as a team and independently
• Display a CAN DO WILL DO HAPPY TO DO winning attitude
• Complete picking slips delivery notes invoices and paperwork accurately
• Clear writing skills / good reading skills and good paper work skills
• Follow systems and processes
• Report problems or discrepancies to management
• Follow lawful instructions
• Comply with all company rules regulations and policies at all times.
• Demonstrate initiative by proactively assisting with operational tasks as required.
• Ensure a positive personal impact on all employees
• Expected to display effective planning organisation and clear communication skills in the execution of their duties.
• Taking clear and lawful instructions from Management and other employees

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Employees will be measured on:

• Customer service quality
• Accuracy of orders
• Safe driving record
• Productivity and reliability
• Teamwork and attitude
• Attendance and punctuality
• Care of stock vehicles and equipment
• Following instructions and procedures
• Assisting supervisors / managers and other employees with daily tasks and errands
• Running daily errands on the floor or running daily errands driving
• Should stay close to work in the following areas preferably Edenvale / Greenstone / Bedfordview / Kensington / Germiston / Kempton Park / Boksburg or surrounding areas.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Reliable and willingness to assist wherever needed
• Code 10 Drivers Licence with PDP (essential)
• 2 years driving experience
• Knowledge of local routes / GPS navigation
• Previous delivery driving experience
• Warehouse/retail/logistics experience
• General maintenance or hands-on operational work handy man
• Physically fit (lifting walking standing)
• Good communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Team player with positive attitude Teamwork and flexibility
• Comfortable working with the public
• Forklift licence advantageous (training provided if needed)
• Experience using pallet jacks forklifts or basic warehouse equipment
• Good technology skills
• Basic maths and paperwork skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Matric (Maths English Afrikaans preferred)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Were looking for someone who:

• Is reliable and proactive
• Willingness to assist wherever needed
• Takes initiative
• Has a Can Do Will Do Happy To Do attitude
• Works well independently and in a team
• Communicates clearly
• Plans ahead and stays organised

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Retail and warehouse environment
• Standing walking lifting daily
• Busy and seasonal workflow
• Working with machinery and vehicles
• 6 days per week (Monday to Saturday)

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years experience driving with a Code 10 License (PDP)
• Minimum 12 years experience in a warehouse retail workshop logistics or delivery environment
• Experience with loading and off-loading stock
• Basic stock handling or picking/packing experience
• Experience working in a small team environment
• Working knowledge of stock control management
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management

HOURS & REMUNERATION

Salary: R6000 / R6500 per month

Working Hours:
Monday Friday: 07h50 16h30
Saturday: 08h50 13h00
Monthly Stock Take One Saturday Per Month : 08h00 16h30 ( Compulsory )

Annual Leave Days:
18 days per annum
(December shutdown leave compulsory)

FLEXIBILITY CLAUSE (Important)

As Box Shop is a small SME business the employee will be required to perform additional reasonable duties and tasks as instructed by management in line with operational requirements. Duties may vary daily depending on business needs.

APPLICATION

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