Uganda: Warehouse Assistant

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR A WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT

General Description of the Role:

The Warehouse Assistant will carry out the three-fold role of handling of Goods-In, Storage and Stock Control as well as handling Goods-out of the warehouse.

Goods In

• Loading and unloading goods from delivery vans or lorries
• Checking that the correct quantity and type of goods have been received
• Recording any damaged, missing or faulty goods
• Signing the delivery form, once satisfied that the goods are complete and issuing Goods Received Note accordingly
• Moving the goods to the correct area in the warehouse, either manually or using mechanical handling equipment
• Labeling goods.

Storage & Stock Control

• Allocating storage space to goods
• Relocating and re-stacking goods to make space for a new delivery
• Keeping records (often both manually and computerized) of goods, their location and quantity
• Undertaking stock taking as and when scheduled
• Re-ordering if stock levels fall too low.

Goods Out

• Picking goods that have been ordered
• Keeping records of goods which have been picked / requested out
• Preparing despatch notes and labels
• Moving and stacking goods ready for delivery, either by hand or using machinery.

General Responsibilities

• Compliance with security procedures and health & safety
• Maintaining the warehouse in a tidy state and clearing away packing material and debris
• Using computerized systems and any other technology to record goods movement.
• Integrate best practices in handling warehouse materials.

In addition to these duties, the Warehouse Assistant may have the additional responsibility for:

• Liaising with manufacturers, distributors and suppliers
• Arranging carriage or actually delivering goods to the Kyaka II Office sub offices
• Quality control of goods in and/or goods out
• Maintenance of stable conditions or temperatures (e.g. for perishable food items, chemicals or drugs).

Applications should be in English and include the following:

1. A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria and salary expectations.

2. Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages). The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.

Please send your Cover letter, CV and Academic certificates by email toadministrator@drcuganda.orgby 5^th April 2018 5:00pm clearly indicating position name in the subject line. We thank applicants for their interest in the position however; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.