Order Picker (Cold Store)

You'll keep a busy frozen-food distribution centre in Sandton stocked, picked and moving out on time. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Sandton; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Move pallets with a hand pallet jack to the dispatch lane
• Wear thermal gear and rotate in and out of freezer zones on schedule
• Replenish empty pick faces from overstock racking
• Report damaged, short or expired items to the shift supervisor
• Keep aisles clear of plastic, cardboard and loose pallets
• Scan every item so the system shows the right stock count

• You're fit enough to lift boxes up to 25kg all shift
• Punctual, with reliable transport home after late shifts
• Grade 10 or higher; matric preferred
• You can read product codes and count accurately
• South African ID or a valid work permit

• Previous picking experience with a handheld RF scanner
• Living within walking or taxi distance of the warehouse
• A valid forklift or reach truck certificate

• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half on weekdays
• Safety boots, overalls and freezer jackets supplied
• Staff canteen with subsidised meals

• Say clearly that you can work nights and weekends. Peak-season hiring goes to people who are available.
• Arrive for the interview in closed shoes. Some warehouses walk you through the floor straight away.