RCL Foods: Feeder Driver

Closing Date2024/02/08
Reference NumberRCL240125-1
CompanyRCL Foods
Job TitleFeeder Driver
FunctionsOperations/Manufacturing
Job Type ClassificationPermanent
Location – Town / CityDurban
Location – ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Job DescriptionRCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized, baking and people orientated Feeder Driver within the baking business unit.
The suitable candidate will be required to perform tasks/activities associated with the loading/offloading and transproting of bread/crate and confectionary between the bakery and EMPANGENI depot. 
This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Fleet Supervisor.
 
 
Minimum RequirementsEducation

Grade 12, valid Code 1 4 Driver’s License and valid PDP.

 Skills

Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
Good numeracy
Ability to pull a drawbar trailer

Experience

Min 3 years driving experience driving on a Code 14 license
Duties & ResponsibilitiesDress and Vehicle Duties

Maintain a clean vehicle to ensure high levels of hygiene standards at all times
Ensure driving compartment is clean and safe according to requirements for a work station in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Checks his vehicle according to the checklist specified by the company. Enter any faults onto the checklist.
Sign the checklist as acknowledgement of the vehicle condition. Faults of a serious nature to be reported to the Transport Supervisor/Fleet Controller and the vehicle to be sent immediately to the workshop
Adherence to the statutory rules of the road, thereby ensuring the safety of himself, his passengers and other road user vehicles.
Immediately report any theft of vehicle, fuel or equipment or damage to vehicle to Transport Supervisor/Fleet Controller
Immediately report damage to third party vehicles or property to Transport Supervisor/Fleet Controller
Report accidents and hijackings to Transport Supervisor/Fleet Controller immediately and adhere to standard operating procedures

Stock and Loading

Check that vehicle has been safely loaded to ensure road safety is not compromised and product is not damaged on route
Driver to assist with offloading and loading

Van Assistants

Ensure van assistant is present at work and if not, report to route controller
Report performance problems with van assistant to the supervisor

Deliveries

Collect returns and crates from depot.
Transporting product, personnel, material and equipment between bakery and depot.
Perform crate recovery task when needed.

Transactional Duties

Take necessary precautions to avoid risk to company property
Accurately complete and /or handle transactional documentation. These include but are not limited to invoices, delivery notes, loading schedules, crate control documents, vehicle log sheet, petrol slips, vehicle check lists, and other related forms.

General

Assist with other driver duties when not doing depot functions

POLICY

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.

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