Warehouse Officer

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Role: Warehouse Officer (Cocoa & Cashew Sourcing)
Employer: Akuna Cocoa
Reports to: Logistics Supervisor
Application Deadline: April 13th, 2026
Location: Freetown

 

Application Instructions: Submit CV or contact details to Akuna contact (WhatsApp +23276743850 or email: dwilhelm@edelsource.ch) and Afriqia +23230684521 or email info@afriqia-solutions.com with “Warehouse Officer Freetown” in Subject Line/Comment.

 

Role purpose
The Warehouse Officer is responsible for the day-to-day physical handling of cocoa and cashew in the Freetown warehouse. The role covers receiving, stacking, care of stock, supervision of day workers, stock checks, and dispatch/loading support for export.

 

Key duties

  • Receive stock against approved dispatch or delivery documents.
  • Count bags and check stock on arrival.
  • Stack goods correctly by set criteria.
  • Keep the warehouse clean, dry, secure and ready for inspection/loading.
  • Supervise casual labour during unloading, re-bagging, turning, cleaning and loading.
  • Support container stuffing and export dispatch preparation.
  • Maintain daily physical stock sheets and reconcile with the warehouse supervisor.
  • Report losses, damage, shortage, infestation or security issues immediately.
  • Ensure only authorised persons enter the warehouse.

 

Requirements

  • WASSCE, certificate or diploma.
  • 2 years’ experience in warehouse work, commodity storage, storekeeping or logistics.
  • Able to supervise loaders and work long hours when stock arrives or containers are loaded.
  • Good counting skills and attention to detail.
  • Physically fit and comfortable in a warehouse environment.
  • Commodity experience is preferred.

 

Performance expectations

  • Accurate bag counts
  • Clean and orderly warehouse
  • Minimal stock damage
  • Smooth loading and dispatch