Stock Operator – Qpro Feeds, Bethlehem (REF: 2025043) needed at VKB Group

Job Description

• The ideal team player will be responsible for managing and coordinating all duties related to the movement and storage of raw materials, both bulk and bagged, ensuring compliance with company procedures and regulatory standards

Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Min. 2 years’ experience in stock control, warehousing, or raw material handling (especially in a manufacturing or agricultural setting)
• Ability to operate Forklifts, Bobcats, or similar equipment (license preferred).
• Working knowledge of inventory systems and standard operating procedures.
• Experience with bulk and bagged raw material handling. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prioritize offloading and allocate silo and bunker storage accordingly
• Optimize delivery slots to minimize truck turnaround times.
• Oversee offloading processes to meet standards of safety, quality and efficiency.
• Ensure testing, sampling, and approval of loads prior to offloading.
• Maintain safe stock levels and accurate stock movement records.
• Safeguard materials per health and safety regulations.
• Control access to storage areas and ensure all facilities are clean and secure.
• Ensure daily inspections and proper operation of Bobcat, Forklift and Front Loaders.
• Reconcile stock usage, monitor deviations and report back to supervisor.
• Complete daily control sheets and offloading documentation.
• Accurately manage and report discrepancies and data entries.
• Lead and allocate duties to store personnel to ensure team productivity.
• Collaborate with internal teams for planning, movement and feedback on raw materials.
• Attend scheduled operational meetings.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness in all stock and offloading areas.
• Monitor and report safety issues.

Skills Required

• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and team coordination ability.
• Attention to detail – ensuring accuracy in stock counts and documentation.
• Problem-solving ability – quickly responding to operational issues and stock discrepancies.
• Computer literate – proficient in excel
• Hands-on and physically capable – comfortable working in a warehouse/production environment with physical demands.