Job Opportunities at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The Warehouse Reach Truck Operator is responsible for moving materials within the warehouse and the loading/unloading of materials onto or from vehicles utilizing a forklift, reach-truck, pallet jack or other heavy material handling equipment as required.

The operator must successfully pass both a theoretical and physical driving test from a NITA (National Industrial Training Authority) Registered Training Institute before they are permitted to drive a Reach Truck.
The Operator must follow the ICRC warehouse safety instructions, use the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety tools.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use material handling equipment (MHE) to load and unload designated vehicles/trailers;
• Use MHE to move and store materials within the warehouse;
• Use MHE to pick, verify and pack orders according to operational standard practice;
• Upon request use MHE to transfer goods ready for dispatch between warehouses;
• In liaison with the warehouse store keeper, neatly arrange cargo awaiting dispatch on the racks;
• Conduct Pre and Post audits for safe operational condition of MHE;
• Check and ensure the MHE is clean and maintained at the ICRC workshop when due for service;
• Keeps the facility’s MHE clean and tidy;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES

• Valid driving license with certification of forklift operation;
• Minimum KCSE or equivalent;
• At least 3 years relevant experience in a similar field;
• Good communication skills;
• Certificate of good conduct;
• Must be a Kenyan citizen;

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OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The Warehouse Supervisor ensures that general warehousing activities are carried out in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs). S/he organizes and plans the warehouse’s activities.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of the warehouse operations;
• Ensure that all goods are received in the Warehouses and recorded in the JD Edwards (ERP system) within agreed lead time;
• Oversee the loading, offloading of trucks in the warehouses;
• Supervise the picking, packing and dispatch of all items received at the warehouses, respecting agreed lead time;
• In charge of the related activities of inventory management and control;
• Ensure full compliance with standard operating procedures in place;
• Warehouse staff management and related performance measure;
• Ensure compliance with security rules at the warehouses;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES

• Relevant Degree from a recognized university;
• Diploma in stores management or its equivalent;
• Minimum 5 years work experience in a similar field (in dynamic environment);
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Power point, Databases) with experience in ERP;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English;
• Good team management and tasks planning skills;
• Attention to detail, target oriented, able to work independently with minimal supervision;
• High organizational and analytical skills;
• Certificate of good conduct;
• Must be a Kenyan Citizen;