Warehouse Trainee Program

About the role

Tai Recruit is recruiting a Warehouse Trainee in Nairobi who will support day-to-day warehouse operations while developing practical skills in inventory management, stock handling, storage and dispatch. The trainee assists in receiving, storing and issuing materials and finished goods, keeps stock records accurate and helps prepare orders for dispatch, working under supervision and reporting to the Warehouse Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Receiving and storage: check incoming raw materials, packaging, POS materials and finished goods against delivery documents; label, palletise and store goods safely, applying FIFO/FEFO principles
• Inventory and stock control: update bin cards, stock movement sheets and inventory records, take part in daily checks, cycle counts and monthly stocktakes, report discrepancies and damaged or expired items, learn basic traceability and batch tracking
• Stock issuance and dispatch: pick and prepare orders, issue raw materials to production, help load trucks and verify quantities and batch information against dispatch documents
• Hygiene and housekeeping: keep warehouse and loading areas clean, support 6S and food safety standards, report pest control or storage concerns
• Documentation: complete GRNs, material issue forms, dispatch registers and logs, and support basic stock and activity reports
• Safety and compliance: follow SOPs, PPE and security procedures, learn handling of excise seals and stamps, report unsafe conditions and incidents
• Collaboration: work with warehouse, production, sales and logistics teams and take part in training

Required profile

• Recent graduate (2025-2026) with a Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics, Stores Management or a related field
• Strong interest in warehouse operations, inventory management and logistics
• Good attention to detail, organisational and communication skills, and teamwork
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced warehouse and manufacturing environment

Required skills

• Basic computer literacy, with familiarity with MS Office
• Basic understanding of stock handling, storage and inventory control is an added advantage