L'Oreal Sa_ Warehouse Machine Operator

L'Oréal; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A global beauty company in South Africa is seeking a motivated Warehouse Machine Operator to join their logistics team. The successful candidate will ensure safety standards, handle loading and unloading deliveries, and maintain inventory accuracy. A valid forklift operator certificate and 1-3 years of warehouse experience are required. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years experience in a warehouse.
• Familiarity with warehousing processes (Receiving, Put Away, Picking, Dispatch).
• Basic understanding of warehouse operations and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining safety and security at the plant.
• Load and offload deliveries and ensure correct put away.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Positive attitude

Problem-solving

Ability to prioritize

Education

Grade 12 (maths and science advantageous)

Valid forklift and reach truck operator certificate

Tools

Inventory management system (SAP)

Smart tablet

Job description

Job Title

WAREHOUSE MACHINE OPERATOR (Level 2)

Reporting to: Warehouse Shift Team Leader

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated and safety‑conscious machine operator to join our logistics team.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Assist in maintaining the safety and security of the plant by observing and applying on site the EHS policy of L'ORÉAL.
• Offload deliveries from supplier vehicles coming into the factory with stock, equipment, consumables.
• Load finished‑good deliveries going out of factory to the D.C.
• Put away from staging areas for received items including D.C. returns into the racked locations.
• Pick as per picking list/transfer orders from racked locations into UP approach, subcon staging areas, returns to suppliers, destruction, etc.
• Shunt pallets as required from warehouses.
• Participate in all physical inventory counts including cycle count.
• Sample all incoming components as per quality standards.
• Ensure highest quality is maintained in regard to correct and accurate put away, picking, loading and offloading.
• Participate in auditing exercises with regards to corrective put away, picking.
• Ensure highest quality is maintained in regard to equipment check and maintenance, inspection, incidents and battery upkeep and charging.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly working area and warehouse, in regard to the housekeeping specifications and expectations.
• Perform all duties in accordance with L'ORÉAL's policies, practices and procedures.

Professional & Technical Competencies

• Creates value, innovates and is customer‑centric.
• Controls risk and operates responsibly.
• Operates according to internal control principles.
• Evaluates and manages risks.
• Make it happen with operational excellence and agility.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Positive attitude and proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Commitment to safety and quality in all tasks.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Education and Experience

Grade 12 (maths and science advantageous).

Valid forklift and reach truck operator certificate.

Minimum 1‑3 years experience in a warehouse.

Familiarity with inventory management system (SAP).

Experience in warehousing processes (e.g. Receiving, Put Away, Picking, Dispatch, etc.).

Basic understanding of warehouse operations and safety practice.

Basic computer skills for data entry and inventory tracking (Smart tablet).

Core Competencies

L'ORÉAL COMPETENCIES: Innovator, Strategist, People Developer, Integrator, Entrepreneur.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition or disability. We adhere to all local Labour Relations legislation.

Closing Date: 10 October