FMCG Forklift Operator: Material Flow & Safety Focus

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa; Tzaneen; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Limpopo is hiring a Forklift Operator to move materials safely on the production floor and in the warehouse, load/unload pallets, and support line feeding. You will perform daily forklift checks, maintain 5S housekeeping, and ensure safety and efficiency in material movement.

The role requires 2 years of forklift experience in FMCG, a valid forklift license, and familiarity with SAP or WMS. You will collaborate with production teams and comply with SHEQ standards.

Qualifications

• Two years forklift driving experience in manufacturing/FMCG.
• Exposure to production and warehouse operations in high-volume settings.
• Experience using SAP or WMS for material transactions.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely in production floors and warehouse areas.
• Load, unload and move raw materials, packaging, finished goods and pallets.
• Ensure continuous material flow to production lines to avoid downtime.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping and safe storage practices.
• Adhere to SHEQ standards, PPE, speed limits and paths.
• Assist with pallet and bin organization to reduce congestion.
• Collaborate with teams to anticipate material needs and feedback.
• Handle waste/recyclables as required.

Skills

Safe forklift operation

Interpret production schedules

Inventory awareness

SHEQ/GMP knowledge

Barcoding/stock rotation

Work under pressure

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Forklift license (Counterbalance/Reach)

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Limpopo is hiring a Forklift Operator to move materials safely on the production floor and in the warehouse, load/unload pallets, and support line feeding. You will perform daily forklift checks, maintain 5S housekeeping, and ensure safety and efficiency in material movement.

The role requires 2 years of forklift experience in FMCG, a valid forklift license, and familiarity with SAP or WMS. You will collaborate with production teams and comply with SHEQ standards.