Ghana Commodity Exchange Warehouse Jobs 2019

The Ghana Commodity Exchange, Ltd (GCX), situated in Accra, was established in 2018 and operates warehouses nationwide. It is Ghana's first centralised marketplace where producers and buyers of commodities trade and are assured product quality and quantity, as well as timely delivery and payment. The aim of

GCX is to link Ghanaian smallholder farmers and traders to markets across Ghana and West Africa, as well as provide them with more access to finance to increase their production. The exchange has commenced trading in Maize and soya bean, with plans to offer other commodities for trading such as cashew, coffee, palm oil and other cash crops.

The GCX provides a number of services for farmers and producers, including grain aggregation, storage, grading and certification, grain processing to meet national and international standards, warehouse receipting and financial services.

The exchange is seeking to fill the positions of warehouse keepers and assistant warehouse keepers with the requisite qualification, experience and motivation to support its operations.

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Warehouse Assistant Storekeeper

This person will assist the Warehouse Storekeeper responsible for receiving, storing and dispatching all commodities delivered by GCX members or their agents ensuring that they conform to the exchange storing standards. The Warehouse Assistant Storekeeper will also ensure the accurate keeping of inventory balances, security and standards of stored commodities. as well as maintaining a safe work environment for all GCX stakeholders at the warehouse.

Major Job Tasks

• Ensure that all commodities received from depositors are sorted and placed on pallets, stacked appropriately, and accurately labelled to preserve grading and
  standards.

• Ensure that weighing scales are well calibrated and weighing is done according to GCX laid down weighing protocols
• Follow up on GCX policies on fumigation, de-infestation to keep the quality of commodities stored in good condition
• Ensure that the warehouse environment is always tidy, neat, hygienic
• Assist in the issuance of GRN, warehouse receipts and goods dispatch notices.
• Ensure the timely dispatch of commodities and reconciliation of deposits.
• Encourage the aggregation into GCX warehouses
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Storekeeper.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated skill with Microsoft Office software, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to organise and prioritise daily work as assigned by Warehouse Storekeeper
• Working knowledge of warehousing processes and procedures, warehouse equipment operation, and general mechanical maintenance. Educational
  training will also be given consideration.
• Proven ability to work well in a team based environment to achieve goals and objectives.

Supervisory Responsibility

Casual labourers.

Education and Experience

• At least a Diploma in Post Harvest Management, Agricultural Sciences, Procurement, Logistics, or related discipline preferred.
• At least one year related work experience required.

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Warehouse Storekeeper

This person is responsible for receiving, storing, and dispatching all commodities delivered by GCX members or their agents ensuring that they conform to the exchange storing standards. The incumbent will also ensure the accurate keeping of inventory balances, security and standards of stored commodities, as well as maintaining a safe work environment for all GCX stakeholders at the warehouse.

Major Job Tasks

• Receive commodities. conform commodities to GCX standards. arrange storage and dispatch grains in accordance to GCX policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all commodities received from depositors are sorted and placed on pallets, stacked appropriately, and accurately labelled to preserve grading and
  standards.

• Follow up on GCX policies on fumigation, de-infestation to keep the quality of the commodities stored in good condition
• Ensure that the wmehouse environment is always tidy, neat. hygienic
• Facilitate the issuance of GRN , warehouse receipts and goods dispatch notices.
• Performs regular inventory counts and reports on all deposits.
• Ensure the timely dispatch of commodities and reconciliation of deposits.
• Support the training of GCX members and stakeholders
• Encourage aggregation into GCX warehouses
• Performs other duties as assigned by the GCX Warehouse Operations Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated skill with Microsoft Office software, including Excel and Word.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including but not limited to the ability to professionally interact with others, and present ideas, proposals and
  results to management.
• Ability to organise and prioritise daily work as assigned by the Warehouse Manager.
• Working knowledge of warehousing processes and procedures, warehouse equipment operation, and general mechanical maintenance. Educationaltraining will also be given consideration.
• Proven ability to work well in a team-based environment to achieve goals and objectives.
• Communicates in a clear, concise, understandable manner both orally and in writing.

Supervisory Responsibility

Assistance Storekeeper.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Post Harvest Management, Procurement, Iogistics, Agricultural Sciences or related discipline preferred.
•  At least two years related work experience required.

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