The Operator Warehouse Shunter Jobs at Macsteel provide an opportunity for a reliable and hands-on candidate to join the Tube and Pipe business unit at Macsteel City in Elandsfontein, Gauteng. The role involves receiving, storing, picking, packing, loading and moving materials safely across warehouse gantries and bays.These Operator Warehouse Shunter Jobs require strong attention to safety, accurate stock handling and the ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Position Details
- Position: Operator Warehouse (Shunter)
- Company: Macsteel Tube and Pipe
- Reference Number: MCS260821-2
- Business Unit: Tube and Pipe
- Division: Tube and Pipe
- Department: Logistics
- Job Type: Full Time
- Job Grade: DD
- Job Category: Logistics
- Location: Macsteel City, Elandsfontein, Gauteng
- Country: South Africa
- Minimum Education: Grade 12 / National Certificate
- Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Operator Warehouse Shunter Jobs, applicants should have:
- Matric / Grade 12 certificate or 5 years of proven work experience with acceptable numeracy and literacy levels.
- Ability to use barcode scanners accurately when picking and storing stock.
- Ability to understand SAP bin and storage locations.
- Product knowledge of Macsteel products such as valves, pipes, fittings, flanges and structural steel.
- Ability to learn and understand new products.
- Ability to use measuring equipment.
- Valid crane, forklift and side loader licences.
- Valid Code 10/14 driver’s licence, which is essential.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Ability to use tablets, smartphones, crane remotes and scanners.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Willingness to work overtime or flexible shifts when required.
- Willingness to multitask in a busy warehouse environment.
- Willingness to undergo required training.
Skills Required
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Warehouse operations skills
- Material handling skills
- Equipment operating skills
- Stock control and accuracy
- Basic computer literacy
- SAP knowledge
- Barcode scanning skills
- Good numeracy and literacy
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures
- Good communication skills
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work under pressure
- Reliability and responsibility
- Good housekeeping practices
- Ability to work flexible and night shifts
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Receiving incoming materials and physically checking deliveries.
- Confirming received items against supplier delivery notes.
- Checking quantities, sizes and quality of materials received.
- Storing materials in the correct allocated areas.
- Marking, packing and identifying products using labels, barcodes and colour coding.
- Labelling products after bundles are broken.
- Loading and offloading materials.
- Operating warehouse equipment as required.
- Picking, checking, packing and strapping materials.
- Conducting general warehouse housekeeping.
- Maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Conducting routine safety inspections.
- Reporting unsafe acts and conditions to management.
- Following company safety rules and procedures.
- Scanning material movements and accurately recording stock information in SAP.
- Assisting with stock cycle counts.
- Working across all gantries and bays on the site.
- Ensuring all duties are completed accurately and on time.
- Storing tubing, sheets, lip-channels and other products correctly to prevent rust and damage.
- Cleaning rusted or soiled materials when required.
- Checking and correctly slinging materials being loaded and offloaded.
- Preparing customer and inter-branch deliveries.
- Reporting stock shortages and damaged stock before the end of the shift.
- Packing materials to keep walkways clear and safe.
- Marking protruding materials with hazard tape.
- Completing daily crane and forklift checks.
- Visually inspecting hooks, slings, chains, crane ropes, crane drums, spreader beams and other lifting equipment.
- Reporting equipment defects immediately.
- Weighing trucks in and out during night shifts.
- Strapping and labelling loads during night shifts.
- Completing truck inspections during night shifts.
- Delivering materials during night shifts when required.
- Performing additional warehouse duties as assigned.
Why Apply
- Secure a full-time employment opportunity.
- Gain valuable warehouse and logistics experience.
- Develop practical material-handling skills.
- Gain experience operating cranes, forklifts and side loaders.
- Develop experience using SAP and barcode scanning systems.
- Gain exposure to stock control and warehouse operations.
- Develop knowledge of steel, tubing, fittings and related products.
- Build experience in loading, offloading and distribution activities.
- Develop workplace safety and equipment inspection skills.
- Gain experience working with customer and inter-branch deliveries.
- Develop skills in a fast-paced logistics environment.
Important Notes
- This is a Full-Time position.
- The position is based at Macsteel City, Elandsfontein, Gauteng.
- The role falls within the Logistics department.
- Applicants must have Grade 12 / National Certificate or 5 years of relevant proven work experience with acceptable numeracy and literacy levels.
- A valid crane, forklift and side loader licence must be provided.
- A Code 10/14 driver’s licence is essential.
- Basic computer literacy is required.
- Applicants must be able to use scanners, tablets, smartphones and crane remotes.
- Candidates must be willing to work overtime and flexible shifts when required.
- The role includes night shift responsibilities.
- Applicants must be willing to undergo training.
- The position involves physically active warehouse and material-handling duties.
- Strong safety awareness is essential.
- Reference Number: MCS260821-2.