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Professional Operator Warehouse

Job ID: 5551 | Work Model: Full-Time | Contract Type: Permanent | Job Category: Warehousing / Order Picking
 
Logistics is people business – this guiding principle makes it clear that employees are the key factor to DACHSER's corporate success. Founded in 1930, our family-owned company is now one of the world's leading logistic providers. We provide intelligent logistic solutions worldwide. Together, we pursue the mission of creating the world's most intelligent combination and integration of logistic network competencies, thus optimizing our customers' logistics.

 

Are you looking for a job with prospects in a stable and future-oriented company? Then apply at DACHSER and drive the logistics of the future forward with us.

 

Tasks

  • Receive, offload, and check incoming cargo against manifests, invoices, and packing lists.

  • Prepare cargo for dispatch, including picking, packing, labeling, and palletizing.

  • Conduct physical cargo checks and report discrepancies, damages, or shortages.

  • Capture warehouse movements and updates on internal systems.

  • Assist with export and import cargo handling, including consolidation and deconsolidation.

  • Ensure correct storage of cargo according to weight, size, and handling requirements.

  • Operate warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts—if licensed).

  • Maintain warehouse cleanliness, safety, and compliance with SOPs.

  • Support customs inspections, security checks, and regulatory processes.

  • Coordinate with operations, transport, and customer service teams for smooth cargo flow.

  • Assist with stock counts, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy.

  • Follow all health, safety, and security protocols, including PPE requirements.

  • Operational warehousing activities in the high-bay warehouse

Qualifications

  • Matric / Grade 12 (essential).

  • Valid forklift license (advantageous but not always required).

  • Basic computer literacy (advantageous).

  • Knowledge of warehouse processes or freight & forwarding (advantageous).

Benefits

  • Modern working environment with flexible working hours to support your work-life balance
  • Provident Fund contributions made by both employee and employer
  • A sustainably growing, family-owned business with diverse tasks in one of the industries of the future
  • Comprehensive onboarding program and long-term career planning through the DACHSER Academy
  • An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your mental well-being and personal resilience

 

Charmain Van Schalkwyk
HR Manager   
Cape Town, Cape Town Office, Air & Sea Logistics, DACHSER South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

 

At DACHSER, all people are welcome. Diversity and equal opportunities are an integral part of our corporate culture. We see the uniqueness of each individual, and thus the diversity of our teams, as the driving force behind our daily work and innovations – because: Logistics is People Business. We look forward to meeting you.

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