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PG Group Work Integrated Learning-YES (Truck Assistant)

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PG Group Work Integrated Learning-YES (Truck Assistant)

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 Objectives

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