Warehouse Assistant

Location: Spartan

Warehouse Assistant
Spartan

Job Summary The Warehouse Assistant is responsible for supporting all inbound, outbound, and inventory control activities within the warehouse environment. This role ensures the accurate receiving, inspection, storage, picking, packing, and dispatching of parts while maintaining full traceability and compliance requirements. The incumbent is responsible for stock accuracy, timely processing of warehouse transactions, housekeeping standards, safety compliance, and assisting with collections and deliveries.

The role also supports stock counts, variance investigations, and standby duties as required to ensure efficient warehouse operations and customer service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack, and inspect incoming parts against packing lists and purchase orders.
• Conduct Data Dotting and ensure full traceability of all serialized parts.
• Accurately bin, pick, and pack stock according to system and dispatch requirements.
• Complete Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs) within 24 hours of receipt.
• Support cycle counts, stock takes, and variance investigations.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in line with 5S and Health & Safety standards.
• Operate forklifts (where licensed) and assist with loading and unloading vehicles.
• Accurately capture and process all warehouse transactions within the system.
• Perform branch, dealer, and supplier collections and deliveries as required.
• Participate in parts standby duties during weekdays, weekends, and public holidays.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inbound Accuracy: 98%
• Outbound Accuracy: 99%
• GRN Completion:
  Within 24 Hours
• Bin & Cycle Count Accuracy: 98%
• Data Dot Compliance: 100%
• 5S Housekeeping: 90%
• Safety Incidents:
  Zero

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric (Essential)
• Minimum 5 years' warehouse experience, preferably within an automotive or parts environment.
• Valid forklift licence (advantageous).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Proactive, disciplined, and results-driven.
• Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and dependable.
• Strong work ethic.
• Organized and methodical.
• Customer-focused.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude and willingness to assist where required.