Checker Operator at Anheuser-Busch InBev in Mbeya Region, Tanzania

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

The Key Purpose of this role is to load, unload and stack materials safely and efficiently while maintaining our Inventory/Materials, Governance Controls, Customer service standards and to support Production.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Effective Fleet management

• Conduct pre trip inspections prior to the start of each shift using the forklift inspection checklist.
• Ensure that the forklift is operated, cleaned and maintained in optimal condition
• Ensure that fuel and fluids are at accepted operating levels

Adherence to the health, safety and environmental standards

• Department of Labour stacking exemptions complied with
• 5S & Site housekeeping standards maintained and adhered to
• Appropriate personal protective equipment used as designated by site safety standards.
• Adherence to all relevant SOP’s and GOP’s

Effective stock quality management

• Warehouse stock age standards maintained by ensuring stock rotation principles applied - FEFO
• Ensures quality control through checking packaging on warehouse floor and prior to loading
• Effective inventory management & controls in line with our governance policies participation in handover process before and after every shift
• Accurate daily stock count performed using handheld device
• Generate variance reports and resolve discrepancies

Effective stock quality management (continuation)

• Maintain clear and effective communication with Inventory teams, Warehouse teams and other stakeholders
• Accurate checking, loading and unloading of vehicles. Load Summary used to load correct quantities of split and full pallets
• Accurate recording of returns prior to unloading
• Accurate stock movements on FG and empties from and onto the lines
• Bin sign off required to ensure accurate stock/inventory reconciliations

Efficient loading and unloading of vehicles and production lines

• Maintain clear and effective communication with Logistics
• Coordinator / team members
• All documentation accurately and comprehensively completed
• Ensure production continuity (where applicable)
• Load empties and raw materials onto production lines whilst ensuring optimal productivity
• Remove and stack finished product from line to bin whilst ensuring optimal line productivity
• Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedures

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Stock Count Digital device literacy advantageous
• Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Good self-management principles
• Ability to adapt to change effectively
• Lives the values of the organisation
• Good numerical ability

Minimum Requirements:

• Certificate of Forklift Operation from recognized institute
• National diploma or equivalent certificate/ diploma mechanical/ electrical or technical qualification (VETA)
• Valid forklift driver license
• Experience operating a double handler
• Computer literate

Additional Information:

• BAND: XI

AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in-line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.