Stock Operator - Qpro Feeds, Bethlehem (REF: 2025043)

Introduction to the VKB Group The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years. Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels. This house of brands weve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future. Our purpose Touch lives for the better: We always aim to make a positive impact in peoples lives: our employees, producers, clients, communities and the larger industry. And, through collaboration with this group of people, we strive to make an even bigger and longer lasting impact in the lives of all South Africans. Values We live by five important values: We are HUMBLE We acknowledge that we are blessed We are HUNGRY We do not settle for mediocre We are BOLD We do what is right, even if it scares us We are SMART We consider our words and actions We are TEAM PLAYERS No-one can do this alone Our legacy For the Love of the Land: We do it all for our legacy and the love of nature, people, country, sustainability and progress. More about Qpro Feeds QPro Feeds is a dynamic Animal Feed Manufacturing business with a facility in both Bethlehem and Vrede. We are responsible for producing animal feed to in-house clients as well as external clients in the monogastric and ruminant fields. Job Description The ideal team player will be responsible for managing and coordinating all duties related to the movement and storage of raw materials, both bulk and bagged, ensuring compliance with company procedures and regulatory standards Requirements Matric (Grade 12) Min. 2 years' experience in stock control, warehousing, or raw material handling (especially in a manufacturing or agricultural setting) Ability to operate Forklifts, Bobcats, or similar equipment (license preferred). Working knowledge of inventory systems and standard operating procedures. Experience with bulk and bagged raw material handling. Duties and Responsibilities Prioritize offloading and allocate silo and bunker storage accordingly Optimize delivery slots to minimize truck turnaround times. Oversee offloading processes to meet standards of safety, quality and efficiency. Ensure testing, sampling, and approval of loads prior to offloading. Maintain safe stock levels and accurate stock movement records. Safeguard materials per health and safety regulations. Control access to storage areas and ensure all facilities are clean and secure. Ensure daily inspections and proper operation of Bobcat, Forklift and Front Loaders. Reconcile stock usage, monitor deviations and report back to supervisor. Complete daily control sheets and offloading documentation. Accurately manage and report discrepancies and data entries. Lead and allocate duties to store personnel to ensure team productivity. Collaborate with internal teams for planning, movement and feedback on raw materials. Attend scheduled operational meetings. Ensure high standards of cleanliness in all stock and offloading areas. Monitor and report safety issues. Skills Required Strong planning and organizational skills. Excellent communication and team coordination ability. Attention to detail - ensuring accuracy in stock counts and documentation. Problem-solving ability - quickly responding to operational issues and stock discrepancies. Computer literate - proficient in excel Hands-on and physically capable - comfortable working in a warehouse/production environment with physical demands.

Location: Bethlehem, ZA

Posted Date: 5/1/2025