Warehouse Assistant

The Warehouse Assistant forms part of the Distribution and Warehousing Department of Valhmor Borg Import/Export Limited (VBIE). VBIE believes that the role of a Warehouse Assistant is crucial to the operational flow of the company. The Warehouse Assistant has continuous contact with the Distribution and Warehousing supervisors, delivery persons and co-workers.

Duties: 

• Moves freight, stock and other materials to and from the warehouse, delivery vehicles or containers, by hand or using fork-lifters / cages
• Sorts orders before loading/unloading
• Reads work orders or receive verbal instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs
• Stacks cargo in specific locations at the warehouse using pallets or cargo boards
• Follows attentively any written and/or verbal instructions from his/her direct superior
• Connect electrical equipment such as fork-lifters to power sources in order to be fully charged when need to be used
• Proper handling of goods to avoid wastages
• Removes clutter from surroundings to avoid slips and trips, also to keep area as clean possible
• Able to sustain a working environment of -18 degrees celcius
• Deals calmly and effectively with high stressful situations especially during the peak season
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times especially when in warehouse
• Complies with Occupational Health and Safety procedures and in line with the company’s policy on such matter – ensuring that safety procedures are adhered to by maintaining cleanliness throughout the warehouse and the surroundings
• Strict adherence to company confidentiality and professionalism
• Attends training programs as instructed by the company, during or outside office hours

Requirements:

• General good standard of education up to Secondary Level
• Skills to operate a fork-lifter
• Good Police Conduct
• Self-motivated, well-organized, good communication and inter-personal skills
• Able to work on own initiative and meet deadlines
• Applying a positive attitude of ‘can do’, ‘right the first time’, ‘speed’ and ‘passion’