Introduction

At GWK we work daily to move the boundaries of agriculture, to help people discover new and better ways. We are pioneers in the agri- and food value chain, committed to shaping a sustainable business, driving growth and providing a better future for all stakeholders. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.

Job Description
Responsible for ensuring the overall adherence & compliance to quality and grading standards of products received by stakeholders, as well as administration of products.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate
• Minimum 2-4 experience in a similar role
• Grain grading certificates essential (Wheat, Maize, Ground Nuts, Lusern)
• Warehousing experience
• Fumigation certificates essential
• Knowledge of Food Safety Policies.
• Computer literate
• Code 8 Driver's License
• Forklift License and Fire Fighting certificate
• Clear Criminal Record
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Constantly adding value to the current functions of the position
• New Management Programme will serve as a recommendation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute grading of import and export loads from GWK (Lucerne, Maize, Pecan nuts, Ground Nuts / Peanuts and Cotton) according to regulations and standards.
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control of export products.
• Fumigation on Import and export stock
• Repacking of damaged bags / goods
• Lucerne grading confirmations, weekly lucerne stock confirmation and ensure that packaging meets set standards.
• Handling Insurance claims and investigations of product.
• Handling deviations on volume and mass at Durban warehouses
• Sale of damaged product.
• Ensure equipment is of a functional standard, maintained and calibrated where applicable;
• Report any quality discrepancies directly to the senior;
• Provide general support to the department such as accurate tracking of stock control cards
• Assist with the administrative functions related to security, health and safety aspects
• Manage client services by ensuring processes are in place to prevent escalation of client complaint
• Be a GWK ambassador and a good team player.  

Skills

• Verbal
• Computer literate
• Responsible
• Punctual
• Conflict management
• Good administration skills
• Good Communication skills
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Team player
• Quick decision making
• Problem definition and analyses

Other Information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
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• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities
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