Driver: Forklift

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 112,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG is seeking a forklift operator to safely load, unload and move goods within our Krugersdorp warehouse. You will stack pallets, position stock for dispatch and perform daily checks to maintain GMP, quality and housekeeping standards.

The role requires a valid forklift license, a National Certificate/NQF Level 4, and at least three years of FMCG forklift experience. You must be able to rotate shifts, work with others, and comply with SHE and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• National Certificate or NQF Level 4 qualification
• At least 3 years forklift driving experience in FMCG environment
• Valid forklift license

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading goods and moving between storage areas
• Remove waste and storage equipment from receiving bays
• Move storage equipment between areas
• Plan and locate goods for dispatch
• Stack goods on pallets
• Move stock to wrapping machine
• Plan and arrange tasks to maintain service delivery
• Conduct daily checks and complete checklists
• Perform minor forklift maintenance such as cleaning
• Refill gas timeously to prevent gas depletion
• Report mechanical issues found during inspection
• Maintain housekeeping and GMP compliance
• Ensure proper stacking of secondary packaging and pallets
• Assist with forklift operation in other areas as required
• Adhere to health, safety and environmental regulations

Skills

Forklift driving

Teamwork

English proficiency

Shift work

Education

National Certificate/NQF Level 4

Job description

Job Purpose:

Responsible for operating a forklift to push, lift, stack, tier or move products, equipment, or materials either inside or outside the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading goods and moving between storage areas.
• Remove waste and storage equipment from the receiving loading bays.
• Moving storage equipment between areas.
• Planning and locating goods required for dispatching.
• Stacking of goods on pallets.
• Moving stock from warehouse areas and placing on wrapping machine.
• Plan and arrange tasks and duties to maintain continuous service delivery.
• Conduct daily checks and inspection before commencing operations and file checklist as required.
• Complete minor forklift maintenance i.e., cleaning.
• Refill gas timeously to avoid the machine running out of gas.
• Report any mechanical issues that are highlighted during the inspection stage.
• Practice housekeeping, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP’s) and clean at all times.
• Ensure proper stacking of secondary used packaging and pallets in designated areas.
• Assist with forklift operation in other functional areas on-site, as required.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and work standards.
• Ensure compliance to safety, health and environmental (SHE)requirements, statutory and adherence to legislation.

Experience and qualification:

• National Certificate and/or NQF Level 4
• 3 years’ forklift driving experience in FMCG environment
• Must have a valid Forklift license

Skills and competencies:

Knowledge:

• Working rotation shifts
• Good understanding of products produced by Vege/Meat plant.
• Good understanding of English language.
• Ability to work with others and willing to contribute to team.

Skills:

• Devotion to quality – Demand a high quality of provided products and services and act accordingly.
• Energy – Ability to be active for a long period of time when required, having stamina.
• Discipline – Ability to adjust to existing rules, procedures, and policy
• Reliability – Demonstrate high level of dependability in all aspects of the job.
• Safety Awareness - Being aware of conditions and circumstances that affect food production, one’s own safety or safety of others

Diversity & Inclusion:

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

Closing date: 23 September 2026