Listing Reference: click_023442
Location: Lea Glen Branch, Roodepoort
Employment Type: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Application Deadline: 31 January 2026
EE Position: Yes
About Clicks Group and United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD)
Clicks Group is a leading retail healthcare and wellness brand in South Africa, committed to delivering exceptional service and quality products. As part of our extensive operations, United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD) plays a critical role in the pharmaceutical supply chain, ensuring that healthcare providers and pharmacies receive accurate and timely deliveries. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of efficiency, accuracy, and safety in all our distribution processes, contributing directly to the nation’s health and wellbeing.
Job Introduction
We are currently seeking a meticulous and dedicated Picker/Packer/Checker (Order Well) to join our United Pharmaceutical Distributors team at the Lea Glen Branch. This permanent position is integral to our outbound operations, focusing on the accurate assembly and verification of customer orders. The successful candidate will ensure that every order meets our stringent quality and accuracy standards, directly impacting customer satisfaction and trust. Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, this role is suited for an individual who thrives in a structured, fast-paced environment and is passionate about contributing to a vital sector.
Job Purpose and Objective
The primary purpose of this role is to guarantee that all customer orders are correctly and accurately assembled, ensuring an outstanding customer experience and upholding UPD’s reputation for reliability.
Key responsibilities and objectives include:
· Order Accuracy and Assembly: Precisely pick and assemble goods according to customer orders, meticulously verifying product description, quantity, batch number, and expiry date.
· Stock Rotation and Traceability: Strictly adhere to the First Expired, First Out (FEFO) principle to ensure optimal stock rotation. Maintain impeccable batch traceability records for all handled products.
· Error and Damage Control: Proactively identify, correct, record, and report any discrepancies or errors to the supervisor. Remove any damaged stock from orders, ensure it is properly recorded, and sent to the stock control department.
· Packing Standards: Oversee and verify that packers use appropriate materials for securing orders and apply necessary warning labels as required by safety and compliance protocols.
· Workspace and Documentation Management: Ensure all excess stock is correctly packed away at the end of each shift. Retain all pick slips systematically for future reference and audit purposes.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this pivotal role within our pharmaceutical distribution network, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Education:
· Grade 12 qualification or equivalent NQF Level 4 certification.
Minimum Experience:
· A minimum of 1 year of prior experience within UPD outbound operations or a similar pharmaceutical distribution/logistics environment.
Essential Skills:
· Technical Proficiency: Foundational skills in Microsoft Excel.
· Planning: Ability to organize tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
· Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively within a team.
· Administration: Good administrative and organizational capabilities to manage documentation and processes.
Advantageous Knowledge:
· Familiarity with the in-house Termlite system.
· Understanding of UPD Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to order assembly, checking, and packing.
Personal Competencies:
· Teamwork and Autonomy: Ability to work cohesively as part of a team while also being self-directed and able to operate with minimal supervision.
· Attention to Detail: Exceptional focus on accuracy and detail, crucial in a pharmaceutical handling context.
· Resilience: Capability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure in a dynamic warehouse environment.
Why Join UPD and Clicks Group?
This role offers more than just a job; it provides a career within a respected and essential industry. You will become part of a supportive team environment where your contribution is valued and has a direct impact on public health. We offer market-related remuneration, opportunities for professional development, and the stability of a permanent position within a leading South African group.
Application Process
Candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their application via our online portal before the closing date of 31 January 2026.
Important Notice: We strive to provide feedback to all applicants. However, if you have not been contacted within 14 days of the application deadline, please regard your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.
Clicks Group is an equal opportunity employer. Our recruitment processes are aligned with our commitment to inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. By applying for this role, you consent to the processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For more details, please refer to our Privacy Statement, Disclaimer, and Terms & Conditions available on our careers portal.
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