Work-Force
General Assistant (R&D) opportunity in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Operate a forklift or Hyster, subject to the required training and certification Assist with transport testing Capture, record and communicate transport-testing results using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Act as a liaison between R&D, Stores and other relevant operational departments Assist with the identification, movement and scrapping of R&D products, materials and components Support product benchmarking activities, including product movement, preparation, measurement and documentation. Assist with prototype and non-critical product builds under the direction of the relevant engineer or specialist. Assist with production-line and Bill of Materials audits, including steel and plastic material-consumption checks and line evaluations.
Provide driving and logistical support for audits, product collections, testing and other approved departmental activities. Support the daily operational requests of the R&D squads and Cooking Construction team. First Aid representative and Health and Safety representative, subject to departmental and company requirements.
This role operates within an agile environment; task priorities and responsibilities may be adjusted based on departmental needs and operational demands QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Grade 12, relevant technical qualification and forklift license advantageous BOM (Bill of Materials) familiarity advantageous Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment Strong computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite) Good communication and interpersonal skills Good analytical and problem-solving skills Good attention to detail and organisational skills