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Work Integrated Learning-YES (Truck Assistant
Date: 20 Jul 2023
Location: GT, ZA
Company: PG Group
PG is the name for glass in Southern Africa. Established in Cape Town in 1897, the Group produces, distributes and installs automotive, building glass, aluminium and glass film solutions. The PG Group is a significant worldwide player and our operations comply with the highest international safety, quality and environmental standards. PG Group is invested in the following divisions: PG Glass, PG Glass Africa, Shatterprufe, LLumar, Widney, PFG Building Glass, PG Building Glass, PG Primador and PG Aluminium.
Main job purpose
To assist the driver in the loading and offloading of glass and manoeuvering 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 loads to be carried out according to loading and offloading procedure and double check during trips 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 the driver when reversing or moving the truck in confined spaces or in unseen areas
Assist where possible with control of paperwork
Follow all work 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
Qualification(s)
Grade 12
Code 10 or higher valid driver’s licence with PrDP will be an advantage.
Attributes
Self motivating and independent starter
Ability to work under pressure
High energy to work in a fast pace environment
Mobility – ability to travel to work
Complete today’s work today
Skills
Excellent Communication
- Proven analytical and numerical skills
Excellent interpersonal skills – effective in handling and interacting with customers
Experience
Experience in handling and moving of dangerous goods
Experience in handling various types of glass products
Knowledge and understanding and reading of drawings and production orders
Necessary experience in glass handling and quality control
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: 1409
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