Warehouse Officer

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• Ensuring the day-to-day operation of the Warehouse is carried out in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner. With a high level of customer services focus. Activities include receives, storage and distribution of materials. With the ongoing support of Maintenance and Production (the Customers) activities in regard to Inventory requirements.
• Reporting on all activities in accordance with Materials Management Procedures and all relevant statutory and legal requirements.
• Customer liaison with key Maintenance, Planning and Production personnel.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives the objectives of exceeding safety and environment targets through the application of safe work practices and housekeeping standards in every aspect of the job. 
• Follows and uses all supply/warehousing related processes and procedures to ensure safe, efficient and productive work practices.        
• Contributes to the continuous improvement/development of processes and procedures to improve productivity and efficiency of the warehouse, through the application of JIGPC Business System.      
• Understanding of Audit and KPI’s targets to ensure that these requirements are met.
• Ensures the optimization of stock holdings by ensuring that Inventory is controlled in a secure and useable manner by the application of sound inventory knowledge, management and security principles.
• Controls the accurate and efficient recording of all Inventory movements in and out of the warehouse through electronic and mechanical means in a timely manner according to customer priorities.    
• Ensures that physical inventory holdings match the electronic inventory management systems. Through ad-hoc and cyclical counting of all Inventory items on a regular planned basis.  
• Contributes to the knowledge of customers of the supply system by providing training and assistance as required.    
• Works semi-autonomously in a small team environment that has developed high levels of communication.
• Ensures that hazardous and dangerous materials are handled, stored and transported in accordance with appropriate procedures, standards and legislation.  
• Continuously seeks to improve on technical knowledge and to increase familiarity with other areas processes
• Attempts to solve/fix problems at own level with a team assistance/focus.       
• The incumbent will brief and assist Stores, Maintenance and Production personnel where necessary and will carry out all the work as required to meets the customer’s requirements.
• The incumbent is required to take reasonable care of plant and equipment to ensure their own safety and the safety of those around them. In addition to utilizing all Personal Protective Equipment.
• The incumbent will undertake duties in accordance with standard operating and administrative procedures.

• Extensive skills in computerized stock control systems (SAP) are required.
• Must have a broad computer knowledge, which includes proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Hazardous Materials Handling training.

• Successful completion of Diploma as a minimum.
• Above average level of verbal and written English skills as a minimum.
• Above average level of problem-solving skills as a minimum.
• Average level of mechanical aptitude as a minimum.
• Should either currently have License/Operating certificate to operate mobile equipment identified for use in Warehouse or have the ability to receive one shortly after hire.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in chemical / refinery / gas plant maintenance / inspection / engineering.
• 5+ years previous material handling experience

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. 

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.