Storeman

Role Overview

The Storeman is responsible for the receipt, handling, and storage of inventory items, ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The role involves careful examination of incoming goods, accurate recording of stock movements, and maintaining appropriate storage conditions for various food products.

Key Duties

• Inspect incoming deliveries against invoices and delivery documents for accuracy in quantity, quality, expiry dates, and packaging condition.
• Precisely document all stock movements into inventory systems or stock cards.
• Implement and monitor FIFO (First In First Out) and FEFO (First Expired First Out) principles for all food items to maintain freshness and safety.
• Conduct routine stock counts and provide assistance during monthly inventory audits.
• Store raw materials, ingredients, and packaging correctly within designated dry, chilled, or frozen storage areas, ensuring proper labeling and segregation.
• Regularly check and maintain temperature and storage conditions in line with food safety protocols.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within storage locations at all times.
• Issue ingredients and supplies to kitchen production teams based on requisitions and coordinate inventory status with kitchen, procurement, and quality assurance departments.
• Promptly notify relevant teams of low stock levels, discrepancies, damages, or expired products to avoid supply disruptions.
• Adhere strictly to food safety regulations including those set by SFA, HACCP, ISO, and internal standards.
• Follow established pest control, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.
• Provide support for audits, inspections, and maintain proper traceability documentation as required.
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors to support smooth warehouse operations.