Description:
VACANCY: Fork Lift Driver (Back up)
A fast paced, FSA accredited, successful family run, wholesale bakery serving the needs of the retail, food service and hospitality industry as well as regional and national distributors in South Africa. We specialise in a range of artisan breads, rolls and buns, brioche, croissants and Danish pastries, doughnuts as well as a range of small confectionery products. Our unique range of thaw and serve, parbaked and convenience products aim to make operations simple for the end user whilst still delivering a high quality, consistent product. Our vision is to be a recognized supplier of premium bakery products in South Africa and the first-choice partner in our sector by 2028.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Adhere to Pie in the Sky Food Safety, Health, and Safety Policies.
· Carry out the Start–up Checklist and report any mechanical/ electrical/maintenance issues to the Team Leader/Supervisor before operating the forklift.
· Ensure that all boxed stock that is picked, has an initial/stamp, a label that matches the product description on the Invoices/Delivery notes/PO’s and that the label has a batch number and the correct best before date.
· Practice FIFO and report any stock close to expiry or expired stock to Team Leader/Supervisor
· Ensure all products in the freezer are merchandised and stacked correctly on pallets and that all stock is placed in the racking as per the Freezer Floor Plan.
· Ensure completed orders are wrapped and clearly identified and placed in the allocated area as per the Freezer Floor Plan.
· Ensure stock that is picked is accurately recorded on the daily Freezer Control Sheet
· Before loading trucks ensure that the Team Leader/Supervisor has checked the pallets and has opened three boxes to ensure the product contents/quantity/best before date and batch corresponds with the label and that these boxes are stamped “checked”
· Ensure Pallets and boxes are securely wrapped to avoid damages and causing safety hazards.
· Conduct Weekly/Daily Stock takes
Minimum Requirements:
Matric is a requirement or any equivalent qualification Valid Forklift license Cold storage experience Good communicator both verbally and written
How to apply:
Should you wish to apply, kindly submit your application to Maloryb@pieintheskybakery.co.za