Warehouse Operator at Ford Motor Company, Pretoria
Ford Motor Company of South Africa · Pretoria, Gauteng
Overview
Ford Motor Company is hiring a Warehouse Operator in Pretoria to handle parts receiving, storage and dealer order picking in a fast paced automotive warehouse. If you have Matric with Maths and English plus at least one year in an automotive environment, this permanent role offers hands on experience with forklifts, reach trucks and inventory systems at a world class manufacturer.
About the role
As a Warehouse Operator at Ford Motor Company of South Africa in Pretoria, you will be responsible for making sure parts from local and import suppliers are checked, inspected and stored correctly. You will pick dealer orders and work to strict cut off times to keep deliveries on schedule.
What you will be doing:
- Receiving, inspecting and routing incoming parts for binning
- Picking rush and stock orders according to scheduled times
- Operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts and reach trucks
- Conducting bin and part checks to maintain accuracy
- Measuring and allocating new parts to suitable storage locations
Requirements
- Matric with Mathematics and English
- Minimum 1 year experience in an automotive environment is preferable
- Ability to operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and reach trucks
- Familiarity with FIFO principles and bin accuracy
- Good attention to detail and ability to meet cut off times
- Understanding of basic warehouse safety and 5S principles
Responsibilities
- Ensure all parts received from local and import suppliers are checked, inspected, damage free and correctly labelled before routing to the drop zone
- Complete airfreight, backorder and VOR tasks within 4 hours
- Plan storage for new parts by taking measurements and dimensions
- Bin all checked parts and comply with FIFO principles
- Pick dealer orders and release them as per schedule for delivery trucks
- Operate warehouse equipment including forklifts and reach trucks
- Conduct physical bin and part checks to support 98.5% bin face accuracy
- Process dealer returns timeously and follow claims adjudication process
- Participate in daily start up meetings and maintain 5S principles daily
Job details
- Organisation
- Ford Motor Company of South Africa
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior (1+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Warehousing & Stores
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role is a great way to get your foot in the door at Ford, one of the biggest names in the automotive industry. When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows any warehouse, parts or automotive experience you have. Highlight that you can work accurately under pressure and that you are comfortable with forklifts or reach trucks if you have operated them before.
In an interview, expect questions about how you handle tight deadlines and keep stock accurate. Mention any experience with FIFO or 5S if you have it. Be ready to talk about safety on the warehouse floor. Ford values reliable team players, so show that you are punctual and willing to learn. Good luck with your application.
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