Picker​/Packer

Vacancy Reference: AD-899

Position Title: Picker / Packer

Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

Posting Date: 14 September 2026 |
Contract Type: Permanent

Work Level: Mid-Level

Governance Framework: Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA / OSHA standards), Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA), 5S Housekeeping Methodology, Hazardous Materials Handling Protocols

The Picker / Packer (-899) at the Centurion Distribution Center executes precise stock picking, receiving verification, protective packing, and loading/unloading operations to support inbound and outbound logistical workflows.

Operating within a fast-paced distribution hub, the position ensures $100% inventory accuracy using requisition pick sheets, zero-defect item packaging, proper stretch/shrink wrapping and strapping, strict adherence to site security protocols, and total compliance with OHSA workplace safety standards.

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ CENTURION WAREHOUSE LOGISTICS WORKFLOW │ └───────────────────────────┬────────────────────────────┘ │ ┌──────────────────┬───────────────────┴───────────────────┬──────────────────┐ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼┌───────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐│ Requisition│ │ Bin Retrieval│ │ Quality │ │ Staging, ││ & Inbound │ │ & Quantity │ │ Wrapping & │ │ Truck Loading││ Receiving │ │ Verification │ │ Strapping │ │ & Security │└─────┬─────┘ └──────┬───────┘ └──────┬──────┘ └──────┬───────┘ │ │ │ │ Unload trucks, inspect Locate stock per order sheet, Verify item quality, pack Move to staging area, deliveries for damage, confirm line SKUs, and place goods safely, apply shrink load outbound trucks, and log inventory.

items into bin containers. wrap & heavy-duty straps. and log dispatch records.

• Truck Unloading & Physical Audit: Assist in unloading incoming freight trucks, physically inspecting cartons for external crushed damage, fluid leaks, or broken seals before signing off delivery notes.
• Quantity & Shortage Verification: Audit received stock counts against delivery waybills, logging inventory discrepancies or item shortages immediately with warehouse supervisors.
• Bin Put-Away & Inventory Recording: Pack incoming merchandise into designated bin coordinates, updating physical bin cards and stock records to maintain accurate system counts.

• Order Sheet Processing: Review daily picking requisitions and pick lists, following designated aisle routes to minimize fulfillment cycle time.
• SKU & Quantity Selection: Select specific line items from racks and bins, verifying part numbers, product descriptions, and required quantities against order sheets.
• Damage Inspection: Perform visual quality checks on all picked items to ensure orders remain defect-free before transferring to the packing section.

• Protective Item Arrangement: Arrange picked merchandise neatly inside shipping cartons or totes according to size and weight, placing fragile items securely with dunnage.
• Palletizing & Stretch Wrapping: Secure bulk pallet loads using heavy-duty stretch wrap, shrink wrap, and plastic/steel strapping to prevent load shifting during transit.
• Label Attachment & Staging: Affix accurate delivery waybills, shipping labels, and handling instructions (e.g., Fragile, This Way Up) before transferring packed orders to the outbound dispatch staging lanes.

• Safe Truck Loading: Load outgoing delivery trucks efficiently, balancing axle weight distribution and securing cargo to prevent transit damage.
• 5S Housekeeping & Floor Maintenance: Maintain clean,…