Introduction to the VKB GroupThe VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.This "house of brands" we've established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.Our purposeTouch lives – for the better: We always aim to make a positive impact in people's lives: our employees, producers, clients, communities and the larger industry. And, through collaboration with this group of people, we strive to make an even bigger and longer lasting impact in the lives of all South Africans.ValuesWe live by five important values:We are HUMBLE: We acknowledge that we are blessed.We are HUNGRY: We do not settle for mediocre.We are BOLD: We do what is right, even if it scares us.We are SMART: We consider our words and actions.We are TEAM PLAYERS: No-one can do this alone.Our legacyFor the Love of the Land: We do it all for our legacy and the love of nature, people, country, sustainability and progress.Job DescriptionResponsible for all GWK's import and export inventory in Durban port warehouses ensuring safe storage practices are followed as well as the overall adherence & compliance to quality and grading standards. Ensuring that the SOP's agreed with the warehouses are followed. This will include the fumigation of inventory in warehouses as well as fumigation of shipping containers.RequirementsGrade 12 certificateMinimum 3-5 years experience in warehousing, grading and fumigation of agricultural productsProven industry management experience of 3-5 years is essentialAll appropriate grain grading and storage/warehousing courses are essential - Grain grading certificates essential (Maize, Ground Nuts, Lucerne)Warehousing experienceFumigation certificates essentialKnowledge of Food Safety PoliciesComputer Literate in MS OfficeCode 8 Driver's License and own vehicleWilling to travel daily between Durban port warehousesClear Criminal RecordMedically fitFluent in Afrikaans and EnglishDuties and ResponsibilitiesInventory management of GWK stock in Durban Port warehouseImprove SOP's to ensure that stock is handled, stored and packed in the correct mannerMonthly stock take of all inventory including packaging material and fumigantsControl that the warehouses follow correct storage procedures as agreed in the SOP'sStock inspections for storage insectsQuality Assurance and Quality Control of export products, when product arrives at the warehouse or when it is dispatched or packed in containersHandling of quality discrepancies and damaged stockClaims report if quality or quantity problems occurExecute grading of import and export loads from GWK (Lucerne, Maize, Pecan nuts, Ground Nuts / Peanuts and Cotton) according to regulations and standardsFumigation on Import and export stockArrange Repacking of damaged bags / goodsLucerne grading confirmations, weekly lucerne stock confirmation and ensure that packaging meets set standardsHandling Insurance claims and investigations of inventorySale of damaged productEnsure equipment is of a functional standard, maintained and calibrated where applicableReport any quality discrepancies directly to the seniorDaily inspections to confirm that truck inspections, container inspections and warehouse inspections are completed and correctly documented by the contracted warehouse personnelAudit all contracted warehouses on a monthly basis and submit reportsProvide general support to the department such as accurate tracking of stock control cardsExcellent customer service including dealing with queries and complaintsBe a GWK ambassador and a good team playerSkills RequiredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsComputer literateProject ManagementResponsiblePunctualConflict managementGood administration skillsGood Communication skillsInitiativeTeamworkDecision makingLeadership skillsOther InformationThe company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretionVKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employmentVKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities
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