Operator

PepsiCo; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in South Africa seeks a warehouse assistant to scan stock and support inbound/outbound logistics. You will operate handheld and fixed scanners, verify inventory against records, and assist with stock counts and reporting of discrepancies.

The role requires basic MS Office skills and the ability to work shifts in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate scanning, assisting with put-away, picking, dispatch, and data entry.

Qualifications

• Willing to work shifts and overtime as required.
• Grade 12 minimum with basic computer literacy.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a warehouse, preferably FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Operate handheld or fixed scanners to capture barcodes on products, pallets, or documentation.
• Verify stock against system records and physical items.
• Ensure accurate inbound and outbound scanning of goods.
• Assist with stock counts scanning, movement and reconciliation through scanning accuracy performance.
• Identify and report discrepancies (e.g., missing, damaged, or mislabeled items).
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.
• Maintain scanner equipment (charging, handling, troubleshooting basic errors).
• Support warehouse processes (receiving, put-away, picking, dispatch).
• Basic warehouse operations, barcoding system, inventory control.
• Attention to detail, accuracy in scanning, basic computer/data entry.
• Follow instructions, multitask, communicate clearly with supervisors and team members.

Skills

Shift work

Overtime

Follow instructions

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Basic MS Office

Education

Grade 12

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

To ensure accurate scanning, tracking, and verification of goods, pallets, and stock movements within the manufacturing area, scanning stock to warehousing to maintain inventory accuracy and support efficient distribution of stock to warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Operate handheld or fixed scanners to capture barcodes on products, pallets, or documentation.
• Verify stock against system records and physical items.
• Ensure accurate inbound and outbound scanning of goods.
• Assist with stock counts scanning, movement and reconciliation through scanning accuracy performance.
• Identify and report discrepancies (e.g., missing, damaged, or mislabeled items).
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.
• Maintain scanner equipment (charging, handling, troubleshooting basic errors).
• Support warehouse processes (receiving, put-away, picking, dispatch).
• Basic warehouse operations, barcoding system, inventory control.
• Attention to detail, accuracy in scanning, basic computer/data entry.
• Follow instructions, multitask, communicate clearly with supervisors and team members.

Qualifications

• Availability to work shifts
• Availability to work overtime
• Ability to follow instructions
• Grade 12
• Computer literacy – Basic MS Office
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a warehouse, preferably in an FMCG environment
• Ability to work in a pressurized environment
• Communication skills – Verbal