Warehouse Assistant

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking a reliable, organised, and physically fit Warehouse Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of its warehouse.
• The successful candidate will assist with receiving, inspecting, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching goods, ensuring that inventory is properly handled and warehouse activities run smoothly.
• The ideal candidate must be attentive to detail, honest, hardworking, and capable of maintaining accurate stock records while ensuring the warehouse remains clean, orderly, and secure.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive incoming goods from local suppliers and international shipments, checking quantities and product conditions against delivery documents.
• Assist with loading, unloading, sorting, labelling, and arranging products in designated storage locations.
• Pick and pack customer orders accurately for retail, wholesale, and supermarket distribution.
• Support the preparation and dispatch of goods to customers, retail outlets, and distribution partners.
• Update stock records and assist with routine physical inventory counts and stock reconciliation.
• Report discrepancies, damaged goods, missing items, and low-stock levels to the Warehouse Supervisor or Inventory Manager.
• Ensure proper stock rotation using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) principle, where applicable.
• Handle products carefully to prevent damage, loss, contamination, or misplacement.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organisation, and compliance with established safety procedures.
• Assist with periodic stocktaking and investigations into inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure all warehouse activities are properly documented, including goods received, goods issued, returns, and transfers.
• Support the handling and organisation of grocery products and other merchandise in accordance with their storage requirements.
• Perform other warehouse-related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum of an OND; a BScor equivalent qualification is an advantage.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, storekeeping, inventory, logistics, or distribution role is a must.
• Basic understanding of stock handling, inventory management, and warehouse operations.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Excel or inventory management software are desirable.
• Good numerical, organisational, and record-keeping skills.
• High level of honesty, integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow instructions.
• Physically fit and able to lift, carry, and arrange goods safely when required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail and distribution environment.

Key Competencies:

• Inventory accuracy and attention to detail
• Organisation and time management
• Reliability and punctuality
• Teamwork and communication
• Product handling and storage
• Problem-solving and accountability
• Commitment to workplace safety

Application Closing Date
3rd November, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resumes to: using Job Title as the subject of the email.

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