Controller: Pallet at DHL

Job Purpose

• Control and co-ordinate all pallets within the Distribution Centre

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Manual handling
• Working in a team environment
• Working in a safe manner
• Processing paperwork - as required
• Operating IT-systems - as required
• Working within a physically demanding environment
• Operating of Mechanical Handling Equipment
• Maintain a theoretical record of all pallets on hand by accurately processing all THAN documents received or dispatched.
• Accurate processing and recycling all customers Pallet exchange Notes.
• Updating the outstanding customer Record card and following up on all outstanding pallets in the trade.
• Filling the PEN documentation and checking that all are processed.
• Reconciling the Security Gate Log.
• Accurately processing all Transhipment Depot Control Notes on the Transhipment Depot Customer Record card.
• Filling and checking that all Transhipments Depot Pallet Exchange Notes are processed.
• Request conformation on each month of Pallet balances from each Transhipment Depots and follow-up on discrepancies.
• Check and reconcile on a weekly basis.
• Arrange a physical count, monthly of all pallets on hand at the depot.
• Liaise with Transport Manager and arrange for pallets in the Trade to be recovered.
• Ensure that there are sufficient PEN and THAN books in stock.
• Continue to audit pallet control procedure on a regular basis.
• Maintain and check THAN control register and ensure CHEP (SA) personnel endorse register to acknowledge receipt documents.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric – Essential

Competencies

• Team Leadership
• Managing Relationships
• Team Development
• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving
• Supporting Change

Skills/Experience

• Warehouse experience
• Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules
• Ability to read, understand and follow directions/instructions
• Ability to count accurately and to perform simple math calculations
• Ability to work within a rapidly changing environment
• Ability and Flexibility to work shifts

Languages

• English - verbal and written.