Operations Assistant | Krishnakumar & Co Pvt Ltd | Colombo 11 (Pettah)

About Krishnakumar & Co Pvt Ltd

Krishnakumar & Co Pvt Ltd is a pioneering name in Sri Lanka’s food commodities industry with a remarkable heritage spanning over 108 years. The company operates a wholesale establishment in the main food commodities bazar at 4th Cross Street, Pettah, Colombo-11, as well as two warehouses – one in the city of Colombo and another just outside the city limits. With over a century of trusted service to the trade, Krishnakumar & Co is committed to maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence and business integrity.

Role Overview

Krishnakumar & Co Pvt Ltd is seeking a dynamic individual to join their team as an Operations Assistant, providing proactive operational support across the company’s wholesale and warehousing functions. The role requires a physically fit, energetic male candidate who is comfortable working both onsite and offsite across multiple locations including warehouses, banks, and customs agencies. An attractive remuneration package is on offer.

Key Responsibilities

• Work offsite as well as onsite across company locations
• Visit off-site locations including warehouses, banks, customs clearing and forwarding agencies as required
• Work in multi-role functions – substituting for the functions of another staff member when they are on leave or in cases of urgency
• Provide proactive support to the operations team in day-to-day activities
• Assist with goods handling, documentation, and coordination tasks
• Maintain a professional and cooperative approach across all work areas

Candidate Requirements

• G.C.E. A Level or O Level with an average proficiency in English and Mathematics
• Should be able to communicate in Sinhalese or Tamil
• Dynamic and physically fit
• Agility to visit off-site places such as warehouses, banks, customs clearing and forwarding agencies
• Age between 20–40 years
• Male candidates only (due to surrounding working conditions)

Benefits

• Positive and supportive work environment
• Friendly and helpful team
• Attractive remuneration package