Overview
A Driver works with a driver's assistant to deliver products or equipment to customers and clients. Drivers are responsible for all tasks, such as loading and offloading the truck, interacting with customers, and filling out paperwork to record deliveries. The driver will be delivering Chlorine drums and cylinders, and will need to ensure this is done safely, including the handling of cylinders/drums using lifting equipment.
Qualifications
Matric
Code 10/Code 14 Drivers Licence
Forklift license
Experience
5 years' experience as a Driver
Hazchem training and experience in Chemical Environment - Advantageous
Duties
Delivered products/equipment
A driver's main responsibilities include ensuring safe loading and offloading the truck
Delivering equipment or products to customers and clients
Navigating to each destination on schedule
Reporting delivery problems to a supervisor or senior staff member and help resolve the problem if possible
Complete logs and reports of each delivery for an accurate record of what has been completed
Completing pre-use inspections and complying with SOPs at both Protea's and the customers sites
The Driver has primary responsibility for routes and works together with the Assistant on any route changes, navigating to locations, and keep track of schedules
Customers satisfaction
Communicate with customers and clients to ensure they're happy with the service they received
They also ask for feedback to resolve a customer's complaints or issues if necessary
Cleaned and readied trucks
Offloading the truck at the end of each shift
Help always keep it clean and tidy in preparation for other colleagues' use
This includes handling the bin-raising device on the rear of the truck to load and unload equipment or packages
Warehouse Activities
When not driving the driver would be required to assist with warehousing activities
Packing of products (the packing entails lifting of bags and drums/cylinders and stacking them)
Understanding and the use of scanners
Moving of products using the WMS (AX system)
Recording of product movement using WMS
Stocktaking including daily cycle counts (using a step ladder to count product on higher shelves)
Safe use of forklifts
Ensuring the highest integrity of stock as per ISO standards
Work safely in a Chemical environment by following and ensuring that the Site rules are complied with and adherence to the Omnia Core Beliefs, policies and procedures
Stock in a safe, secure environment according to legislation and policies
Quality housekeeping
Deadline:24th June,2026