Work-Force
Bring your skills as a Picker Packer to Bethlehem and join a team that moves fast. This Free State role is one to watch.
The Role
The organisation is investing in its Bethlehem operation, and this Picker Packer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider Free State business.
Equally, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Picker Packer taking on this position.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the logistics jobs group in Bethlehem.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Picker Packer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.
What We Offer
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Bethlehem colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
The Environment
Beyond that, the environment is operationally driven and physical at times, with shift-based work, strict safety standards and a strong focus on accuracy and on-time delivery.
On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Bethlehem site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Practically speaking, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
What Your Day Looks Like
Your day kicks off in the yard or at the dock, checking schedules, briefing your team and lining up the day’s priorities. You move between receiving, picking, dispatch and the WMS, keeping a close eye on accuracy and time slots. There are constant conversations — with drivers, controllers, customers and the warehouse floor — and the better you communicate, the smoother things run. By the end of the shift, the racks are tidy, the trucks are out, and the next inbound load is already on its way.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Bethlehem.
Practically speaking, the Bethlehem office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
Your Team
Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Bethlehem office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.
Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Bethlehem will be explained during the hiring process.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
Essential Criteria
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.