Forklift Operator

Coca Cola - Al Ahlia Beverages; Al Ain; On-site; AED 33,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca Cola - Al Ahlia Beverages is seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to move, stack and dispatch finished goods within a high-volume warehouse in the UAE. You will operate forklifts safely, manage pallets, and support loading, receiving, and inventory processes.

The role requires experience with pallet handling, racking systems, and adherence to FIFO/FEFO practices. Strong English communication, safety awareness, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent required.
• Valid forklift operator certification/license as required by UAE regulations and company policy.
• Additional warehouse or material-handling certifications will be an advantage.
• Experience in FMCG/beverage/manufacturing/distribution environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift equipment safely and efficiently for movement, stacking, loading and unloading of finished goods.
• Handle approximately 100–200 pallets per shift depending on operational requirements.
• Load and unload trailers, containers, trucks and other vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Move finished goods between production, storage, dispatch and loading areas.
• Store and retrieve pallets from racking systems while maintaining safe stacking practices.
• Operate forklifts in tight spaces, narrow aisles, and high-traffic warehouse areas.
• Follow FIFO/FEFO inventory principles when handling and storing finished goods.
• Read and follow pick lists, load slips, manifests and other basic warehouse documents.
• Support accurate picking, staging and dispatch of finished goods.
• Conduct basic pre-operational checks of forklifts and report equipment issues immediately.
• Ensure pallets and products are handled carefully to prevent damage.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures, PPE requirements and traffic rules.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe working environment.
• Support stock accuracy and participate in cycle counts and inventory-related activities.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse safety

Inventory control

Reading pick lists

Material handling

Pallet stacking/de-stacking

English communication

Teamwork

Education

Higher Secondary School Certificate

Tools

Forklift certification

Pallet racking systems

Job description

Operate forklift equipment safely and efficiently for movement stacking loading and unloading of finished goods

Handle approximately strong 100 200 pallets per shift strong depending on operational requirements

Load and unload trailers containers trucks and other vehicles safely and efficiently

Move finished goods between production storage dispatch and loading areas

Store and retrieve pallets from strong racking systems strong while maintaining safe stacking practices

Operate forklifts in tight spaces narrow aisles and high-traffic warehouse areas

Follow strong FIFO FEFO strong inventory principles when handling and storing finished goods

Read and follow pick lists load slips manifests and other basic warehouse documents

Support accurate picking staging and dispatch of finished goods

Conduct basic pre-operational checks of forklifts and report any equipment issues immediately

Ensure pallets and products are handled carefully to prevent product damage

Follow all warehouse safety procedures PPE requirements and traffic management rules

Maintain a clean organized and safe working environment

Support stock accuracy and participate in cycle counts and inventory-related activities when required

Previous experience as a Forklift Operator in a warehouse, FMCG, beverage, manufacturing, or distribution environment.Experience working in high-volume, fast-moving finished goods environments is preferred.Proven experience handling approximately 100–200 pallets per shift.Experience with racking and pallet storage systems.Experience in loading and unloading trailers, trucks, and containers.Practical knowledge of FIFO/FEFO inventory handling.Experience operating forklifts in busy warehouses and confined/tight spaces.Experience operating battery-operated forklifts is preferred.Experience operating forklifts with a capacity of 3 tonnes or above is highly preferred.Strong experience in pallet handling, stacking, de-stacking, and racking operations.Ability to safely operate forklifts in narrow aisles and high-traffic warehouse environments.Warehouse KnowledgeBasic understanding of warehouse operations and finished goods handling.Ability to read and understand:Pick listsLoad slipsManifestsPicking documentsGRNs and basic warehouse documentationUnderstanding of FIFO/FEFO practices.Good awareness of warehouse safety and product handling procedures.

QualificationsHigher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent required.Valid forklift operator certification/license as required by applicable UAE regulations and company policy.Additional warehouse or material-handling certifications will be an advantage.Communication SkillsBasic English communication and reading ability is required.Ability to understand basic warehouse instructions, safety signs, pick lists, and load slips.Hindi or other commonly spoken warehouse languages will be an advantage.