Forklift Operator

Indigo Brands; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading personal care company in South Africa, based in Cape Town, is seeking a permanent part-time Forklift Operator. The successful candidate will ensure proper handling of materials and adherence to safety and hygiene standards. Required qualifications include a Grade 12 certificate and experience in an FMCG environment. Ideal candidates should also possess a good level of physical fitness and integrity. This role promises to offer a dynamic working environment supporting safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in an FMCG environment and exposure to production.
• Ability to conduct physical work and be in excellent health.
• At least 3 months experience in a Production or DC environment.

Responsibilities

• Upload components and raw materials correctly using appropriate techniques.
• Pick the product accurately, ensuring all items are damage-free.
• Conduct warehouse maintenance and cleaning as per assigned areas.

Skills

FMCG environment experience

Physical work capacity

Numeracy ability

Literacy ability

Integrity and honesty

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Completed NQF2 Qualification

Tools

Forklift

Reach Truck

Job description

Indigo Brands, based in Cape Town, is a subsidiary of AVI Limited (AVI). Indigo Brands has been a manufacturer and distributor of global brands Yardley and Lenthéric since 1995 and is a leader in personal care and beauty products, including female and male perfumed body sprays, roll‑on deodorants, body care, face care, colour cosmetics and liquid fragrances. Well‑known brands include Yardley, Gorgeous, Lace, English Blazer, Lenthéric, Hoity Toity, Solo, and Masculin. Indigo Brands is ISO accredited and boasts a five star NOSA rating.

Forklift Operator Permanent Part‑Time (80 hours) – an exciting opportunity at Indigo Brands, Cape Town. The successful incumbent will adhere to GMP and hygiene principles as specified in relevant company policies or procedures.

Line Manager

Bulk Picking Supervisor

Job Specification

Loading and Unloading

• Upload components and raw materials correctly using the appropriate handling techniques.
• Segregate, check and stage inbound product correctly.
• Perform required tasks like shrink wrap, palletisation and other.
• Check all required paperwork for delivery into DC.
• Ensure all loads are wrapped and stacked securely.

Order Picking

• Pick the product accurately including the correct quantity and product ID.
• Ensure all items are damage free and stage product in the correct lanes.
• Complete checking, scanning, labelling and wrapping.
• Prepare product correctly regarding the following – labelled, over‑packed, palletized, shrink‑wrapped, stacked appropriately and other.
• Document discrepancies and report them to management.
• Perform accurate checks and ensure that the product is ready to ship accurately and are free of damages.

Put Aways

• Perform all put away of product per Indigo Brands requirements.

Inventory

• Assist as needed in cycle counts.

Equipment

• Change out forklift gas tanks or batteries in accordance to the policies.
• Certain individuals may be asked to train and operate the battery changing equipment.

Customer Service

• Maintain a professional manner in appearance and communications at all times.

Safety, Housekeeping and Security

• Safety glasses, seat belts, and ID badges must be worn at all times.
• Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
• Clean up after oneself in the warehouse and lunch room and all other areas.
• All warehouse operators will be assigned aisles or areas to clean and are required to participate in daily cleaning preps.
• Ensure outside areas are maintained to a high 6S standard.

Responsibility and Authority

• Identify and record any issues relating to product, processes or quality.
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through appropriate channels.
• Prevent or identify any type of safety violations that may occur.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• FMCG environment experience and exposure to production.
• High level of integrity and honesty.
• Ability to conduct physical work and be in excellent health.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Completed NQF2 Qualification.

Additional Requirements

• At least 3 months within a Production or DC environment.
• Reach Truck Licence is advantageous.
• Numeracy and literacy ability.