Job Description – General Worker
- Position: General Worker
- Company: Motus Corporation – Motus Aftermarket Parts (Midas)
- Branch: Welkom Midas
- Location: Welkom, Free State
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Department: Operations
Job Purpose
The General Worker is responsible for supporting warehouse and branch operations by receiving, binning, replenishing, picking, and controlling inventory. The role ensures that stock is handled accurately, customer orders are fulfilled on time, warehouse standards are maintained, and operational procedures are followed to support efficient service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Receiving and Inventory Control
- Receive incoming goods in accordance with company procedures.
- Inspect and verify incoming merchandise for accuracy and quality.
- Bin and store stock in the correct warehouse locations.
- Allocate bin location numbers for new products.
- Update stock locations and report changes to the supervisor.
- Replenish stock from bulk storage to picking locations.
- Ensure inventory is accurately recorded and maintained.
Order Picking and Dispatch
- Pick customer and branch orders accurately and within required timeframes.
- Ensure orders are completed before order cut-off times.
- Pick stock from bulk storage only when authorised or when pick locations require replenishment.
- Perform quality checks before orders are dispatched.
- Follow standard operating procedures during picking and packing.
Stock Control
- Assist with stock counts and stock-taking activities.
- Maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Help prevent stock losses and inventory discrepancies.
- Ensure operational targets relating to stock handling are achieved.
Scanner Control
- Issue handheld scanners to warehouse staff at the start of each shift.
- Record scanner allocations using the electronic application.
- Receive and inspect scanners after use.
- Report damaged scanners to the supervisor.
- Maintain the daily scanner issue register and related documentation.
Housekeeping and Safety
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment.
- Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained daily.
- Comply with workplace health and safety policies.
- Follow all company procedures and operational standards.
General Operational Support
- Carry out lawful instructions from supervisors.
- Assist colleagues in daily warehouse operations when required.
- Support efficient workflow and customer service.
- Contribute to achieving branch operational objectives.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Grade 12 (Matric).
Experience
- Previous warehouse or operations experience is advantageous.
Knowledge Requirements
- Warehouse and inventory management principles.
- Receiving and dispatch procedures.
- Stock replenishment processes.
- Stock-taking procedures.
- Scanner and barcode systems.
- Company operational procedures.
- Basic computer literacy.
Required Skills
- Computer literacy.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Stock handling and inventory control.
- Order picking and packing.
- Attention to detail.
- Time management.
- Organisation and planning.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Teamwork and cooperation.
- Problem-solving.
- Basic administrative skills.
Behavioural Competencies
- Honesty and integrity.
- Reliability and dependability.
- Strong work ethic.
- Customer-focused approach.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Self-motivation.
- Accountability.
- Flexibility and willingness to assist others.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Commitment to safety and quality standards.