Truck Assistant

PG Building Glass is Southern Africa’s leading distributor of float, mirror and PG SmartGlass® products. Solutions supplied include glass that keeps out intruders, sound, heat, ultraviolet light and cold as well as glass that comes in a wide range of decorative finishes, colours, patterns, and images.

Job Title: Truck Assistant - Empangeni

Main job purpose

To assist driver in the loading and offloading of glass and manoeuvring of the vehicle in the safest possible manner for delivery to customers. Trucks to be loaded and off loaded onto a level surface or as close to it as possible. Securing load to be carried out according to loading and offloading procedure. Double check during trip that glass is always properly tied and loaded in a safe manner.

Main Objective

• Check for the most suitable place to load and off load the vehicle
• Complete quality check sheet while loading
• Load and offload in a safe manner
• Assist the driver and report any damage to any property
• Before leaving a Customer, ensure the load is restrained again before driving off
• Assist driver when reversing or moving the truck in confined spaces or in unseen areas
• Assist where possible with control of paperwork
• Follow all works instructions, standard operating procedures and business rules
• Adhere to environmental, safety and housekeeping standards
• Any other tasks requested by the factory supervisor to be carried out to the best of your ability
• Willing to work overtime and weekends when required

EDUCATIONAL B             Critical job requirements:

Matric

Code 10 or higher valid Driver’s licence with PDP would be an advantage

Experience:

Experience in handling and moving of dangerous goods

Experience in handling various types of glass products

Necessary experience in glass handling and quality control

Skills:

Excellent Communication

Excellent interpersonal skills – effective in handling and interacting with customers

Proven analytical and numerical skills

Attributes:

Self-motivating and independent starter

High energy to work in a fast pace environment

Ability to work under pressure

Complete today’s work today

Mobility – ability to travel to work

PG Group, and its subsidiaries, are committed to the principles of employment equity and as such are equal opportunity employers.  Qualified applicants who apply for any vacancies will be considered with due consideration based on of fairness and equity. Factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability are not consider exclusively and are not determinative of any appointments made by PG Group or its subsidiaries.

Requisition ID: 2744