Wetlap Shift Forklift Driver

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Springs; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Wetlap Shift Forklift Driver, where you'll ensure safe handling of wetlap materials, maintain compliance with safety standards, and contribute to productivity by accurately managing inventory. This role requires a Grade 12 certificate and forklift driving experience, offering a chance to be part of a dedicated team focused on sustainability and career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year FMCG experience.
• Forklift driving license with minimum 1 year driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EHS rules and regulations.
• Maintain good housekeeping and stacking standards.
• Conduct wetlap stock counts and quality checks.

Skills

Safety Compliance

Housekeeping

Communication

Education

Grade 12/Matric Certificate

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Wetlap Shift Forklift Driver

Apply locations South Africa- Enstra time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: May 27, 2025 (4 days left to apply) job requisition id 878985 Wetlap Shift Forklift Driver

Job Description

To ensure that all wetlap stored in a Wetlap storage areas is handle with care and safely. Supply TM's with correct wetlap grade on time using Forklift.

In this role, you will:

Safety
• Safety: Comply with all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) rules and regulations at all times.
• Ensure FLT operations are compliant and safe – make sure FLT operator’s license is valid, conduct appropriate maintenance on FLT’s (check-list, Battery changing, etc.)
• Ensure adherence to loading and offloading procedure.

Housekeeping
• Maintain good housekeeping, storage and stacking standards in the Wetlap Store according to 5’s housekeeping standards

Productivity
• Inspection of wetlap bales on RFP production conveyor for stability and correct data on the tag
• On time collection of all approved wetlap on the RFP conveyor at an average rate of 30 bales per hour
• Accurate recording of every bale in the wetlap received log sheet
• Weighing of 1 bale per hour to verify or confirm bale tonnage recorded on the production tag
• Safe stacking of all wetlap bales in designated storage location allowing for FIFO system
• Accurate issuing and recording of all wetlap bales to TM2
• Compare bales received and recorded with number of bales produced, sign recon sheet together with wetlap production operator at the end of each shift and escalate any discrepancies.
• Compare bales recorded in the slush pulper issue book with physical bales consumed by TM’s
• Ensure proper communication during handover meeting
• Conduct wetlap stock counts
• Cover at Weighbridge after hours and on Weekends
• Performs quality checks on Wastepaper received from supplier

About Us

Huggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, 25% of people in the world use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know that these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without our experts, like you. We’re also a team that truly cares about each other – kind of like a family but a productive and focused one. Employee research shows that our team members comes to work each day with confidence and security in knowing that their safety will never be compromised. We take pride in our ability to offer a healthy paycheck for a job well done and opportunities for our co-workers to develop their careers into new skills, roles, and schedules over time. There’s more than one way to create your future with our winning team. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark ; you just need to apply!

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results.

You’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following requirements:

• Grade 12/ matric certificate with 1 year minimum FMCG experience
• Forkilift driving license and 1 year minimum driving experience

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role. In the meantime, please check out the careers website .

And finally, the fine print…

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.

We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role. Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and qualification check.

Primary Location

Enstra Mill

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

About Us

Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we're working to find new ways to make a positive impact on the world we share. Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.