Warehouse Assistant

Job title: Warehouse Assistant
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
Salary: Market Related
Department: Warehouse and Distribution
Reporting to: Head of Operations
Closing date: 26 June 2026

About College Press

College Press is one of Zimbabwe's leading educational publishers and distributors, committed to providing high-quality educational resources that support teaching and learning across the country. With a strong heritage in educational publishing and distribution, we work closely with educators, institutions, booksellers, and other stakeholders to ensure that learners have access to quality learning materials. Through our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer service, we continue to play a key role in advancing education in Zimbabwe.

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Warehouse Assistant to join our Warehouse and Distribution team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the efficient operation of the warehouse by supporting stock receiving, storage, picking, packing, dispatch, and inventory control activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring stock accuracy, maintaining warehouse standards, and supporting the timely delivery of products to our customers.

Role Responsibilities

• Process picking slips and customer orders within agreed turnaround times.
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Deliver picked stock to the dispatch area promptly.
• Verify product codes, quantities, and order requirements before dispatch.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment.
• Ensure bins, shelves, and stock locations are labelled accurately.
• Handle stock carefully to minimise damages and stock wastage.
• Identify and report damaged stock and assist with stock adjustments.
• Assist with quarterly cycle counts and annual stock take activities.
• Check incoming stock and verify quantities against delivery documentation.
• Label pallets and stock accurately and ensure correct storage.
• Verify stock locations and support inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Assist with packing and dispatch activities when required.
• Support general warehouse operations and administrative activities as required.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Matric/O-Level Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• 1–2 years' experience in a warehouse, stores, logistics, or distribution environment.
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with stock control processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling duties.
• Willingness to work overtime when operational requirements demand.

Desirable

• Experience using inventory management or warehouse systems.
• Exposure to stock counting and inventory control activities.
• Experience working within a publishing, education, FMCG, or distribution environment.
• Knowledge of warehouse health and safety procedures.

SPringer Nature Skills Associated with this Job Profile

SN-Collaboration, SN-Communicates Effectively, SN-Operational Excellence, SN-Planning and Prioritisation, SN-Data and Insights, SN-Customer Focus, SN-Interpersonal Awareness, SN-Being Resilient, SN-Learning Agility, SN-Attention to Detail

NB: In terms of meeting the company's goals with respect to Employment Equity and workplace inclusion, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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