CompanyFood Lover's Market
LocationKempton Park, Gauteng
SalaryUnknown
Closing dateUnspecified
Date posted2026-09-14
Employment typeContract
Food Lover's Market is looking for a Picker to join its warehouse operations in Kempton Park, Gauteng. The successful candidate will assist with preparing customer and delivery orders, picking and packing products, processing warehouse stock and maintaining accurate inventory records.
This is a permanent full time position that requires shift work and is suitable for candidates with previous experience in picking, general warehouse work or related roles.
About the Role
The Picker will form part of the warehouse operations team and will be responsible for ensuring that products are accurately picked, packed and prepared for delivery or collection.
The role requires attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to work efficiently in a busy warehouse environment. The successful candidate will also assist with receiving and processing stock, maintaining inventory records and ensuring that warehouse procedures and safety standards are followed.
The overall objective is to support efficient warehouse operations while contributing to customer satisfaction and service quality.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Picker will prepare and complete orders for delivery or collection according to the required schedule. This may include loading, packing, wrapping, labelling and shipping products.
The successful candidate will receive and process warehouse stock. This includes picking products, unloading stock, labelling items and storing products in the appropriate locations.
The role will involve performing inventory controls and helping to maintain high quality standards within the warehouse.
The Picker will be responsible for keeping the working environment clean and safe while making effective use of available warehouse space.
The successful candidate will complete diary logs relating to inventory activities and report any discrepancies identified during warehouse operations.
The role requires the Picker to communicate and cooperate effectively with supervisors and fellow employees.
The successful candidate may be required to operate warehouse vehicles and equipment and assist with preventative maintenance where applicable.
The Picker must follow quality service standards and comply with company procedures, rules, regulations and warehouse safety requirements.
Requirements
Applicants must have a Matric qualification.
Candidates must have a forklift operator licence as required for the position.
Previous experience as a Picker, General Worker or Warehouse Worker is required.
Applicants must live within 25 kilometres of the workplace in Kempton Park.
Candidates must have a clear criminal record.
Preferred Candidates
Food Lover's Market prefers applications from South African candidates.
Candidates between the ages of 18 and 65 are preferred.
These preferences are advantageous but do not necessarily prevent other candidates from being considered if they meet the requirements of the position.
Working Hours and Shift Requirements
This is a full time position requiring eight hours of work per day.
The successful candidate must be willing to work six shifts per week, including Sundays and public holidays.
The position may require employees to work across both trading and non trading hours, depending on operational requirements.
Applicants should therefore be comfortable working flexible shifts and in a busy warehouse environment.
Application Assessment
Applicants will be required to complete a Customer Centric Potential Work Performance Assessment Battery as part of the application process.
The assessment forms part of the selection process and applicants should complete it as instructed during their application.
Application Questions
Applicants will be required to provide information about the area in which they currently live. Candidates should provide their specific suburb, district or city.
Applicants may also be asked whether they have experience picking orders accurately using methods such as barcodes or serial numbers.
Candidates should be prepared to explain how they ensure accuracy when picking orders and what steps they would take if they discovered a shortage while picking an order.
Applicants may also be asked what they would do if the order note and the picked items do not match.
Candidates must confirm whether they are willing to work six shifts per week, including Sundays and public holidays, across trading and non trading hours.
Applicants may be asked how they secure containers on pallets for shipment.
Candidates should also indicate whether they have previously used forklifts, pallet jacks or other heavy warehouse equipment.
Skills and Personal Attributes
The successful candidate should be reliable, organised and able to work accurately in a warehouse environment.
Good communication and teamwork skills are important because the Picker will work closely with supervisors and other warehouse employees.
Candidates should be able to follow instructions, comply with safety procedures and maintain high standards when handling and processing stock.
Attention to detail is particularly important because accurate picking and inventory control are key responsibilities of the position.
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the requirements and are interested in the Food Lover's Market Picker position should complete the application process and provide accurate information about their qualifications, experience and residential location.
Applicants should carefully review the shift requirements before applying, as the position requires availability for six shifts per week, including Sundays and public holidays.
Closing Date
A closing date was not provided in the vacancy information.
The position has an ASAP start date, so candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
About Food Lover's Market
Food Lover's Market is a South African food retailer offering fresh produce, groceries and a range of food products through its stores and related operations.
This Picker opportunity provides candidates with the chance to work within a warehouse environment and gain or further develop experience in stock handling, order picking, packing, inventory control and warehouse operations.
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