Goods Receiving Clerk

Boxes For Africa is inviting applications from suitably qualified, organized, and detail-oriented individuals to join our division as a Goods Receiving Clerk.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all incoming raw materials, are accurately received, inspected, verified, and recorded in accordance with company procedures. The role plays a critical part in maintaining stock accuracy, preventing material losses and supporting the uninterrupted flow of raw materials to production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and verify incoming raw materials, consumables and other deliveries against approved purchase orders and supplier delivery notes.
• Inspect deliveries for visible damage, defects, incorrect specifications, shortages, and excess quantities before acceptance.
• Verify material descriptions, dimensions, quantities, and quality requirements using appropriate measuring equipment where necessary.
• Ensure that all receiving documentation is accurate, complete, and properly maintained, including, delivery notes, and stock records.
• Support raw material stock counts, reconciliations, and investigations into stock variances.
• Ensure that raw materials issued to production are correctly identified, measured, documented, and supported by the appropriate issue slips.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, Production, Quality and Despatch personnel to resolve stock and delivery discrepancies.
• Operate a forklift safely to offload, move, and position materials where required
• Adhere to company policies, standard operating procedures, quality requirements, and health and safety regulations.

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 2 years' relevant experience in goods receiving, warehousing, stock control, or inventory management.
• A valid forklift license.
• Experience in a manufacturing or corrugated packaging environment will be advantageous.
• Good understanding of receiving procedures, purchase orders, supplier delivery notes, stock records, and inventory control.
• Strong numerical, administrative, and record-keeping skills.
• Basic computer literacy, including the ability to capture and maintain accurate stock records.
• Ability to inspect, measure, and verify materials accurately.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
  

*Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require any accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.