Forklift Driver
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa · Premier Place
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• Forklift Operation and Material Handling • Loading and Offloading of Raw Materials and Finished Goods • Line Feeding and Pallet Management • Safety and Compliance in Material Movement • Warehouse and Production Interface Support • Basic Inventory Movement and Documentation • Housekeeping and 5S Application • Adherence to Production and Logistics Schedules • Waste Removal and Recyclable Management Key Duties & Responsibilities Forklift Operation
• Operate forklift equipment safely and responsibly in designated areas (production floor, warehouse, staging areas). • Conduct daily forklift checks and report any faults or maintenance issues. • Load, unload, and move materials including raw materials, packaging, finished products, waste bins, and pallets. Line Feeding and Material Flow
• Ensure continuous supply of raw materials, packaging, and pallets to production lines to avoid downtime. • Remove full pallets and transfer them to designated storage or dispatch areas. Stock Handling and Warehouse Support
• Move materials between stores, staging areas, and production zones as per instructions. • Ensure accurate pallet stacking and safe storage practices. Safety and Compliance
• Adhere strictly to SHEQ standards when operating the forklift. • Wear appropriate PPE and comply with speed limits and designated travel paths. • Safely transport hazardous or flammable materials where required. Housekeeping and Visual Standards.
• Maintain clean and organized working areas in line with 5S principles. • Remove waste or excess materials from production lines promptly. • Assist with pallet and bin organization to reduce congestion. Communication and Team Support
• Collaborate with the Production Process Controller and Line Team to anticipate material needs. • Provide timely feedback on material availability or movement constraints. • Support loading and offloading during shift changes or deliveries. KBI
• Material movement accuracy (%) • Forklift availability and utilization (%) • Number of safety incidents or near misses • Line downtime due to material unavailability • Adherence to housekeeping audits and 5S scores • SAP/WMS transaction accuracy • Compliance with PPE and safety protocols Skills, Experience & Education Education
• Minimum: Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent • Mandatory: Valid Forklift Operator's License (Counterbalance/Reach Truck depending on site requirements) Experience
• Minimum 2 years' forklift driving experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment • Exposure to production and warehouse operations in a high-volume environment • Experience using SAP or WMS for material transactions (advantageous) Skills
- Safe and precise forklift driving and maneuvering
- Ability to interpret and follow production schedules and job cards
- Understanding of inventory flow, staging, and material replenishment
- Knowledge of SHEQ, GMP, and food safety compliance requirements
- Basic mechanical awareness to identify equipment faults
- Familiarity with barcoding, scanning, and stock rotation processes
- Ability to work independently and under pressure during high production demand