X2 Forklift Driver

In brief

**Overview** This role at The Beverage Company is for an X2 Forklift Driver. The primary responsibility is the safe, efficient, and accurate movement, loading, unloading, storage, and replenishment of products and materials within the warehouse to ensure uninterrupted operations and customer service. The incumbent is accountable for operating material handling equipment safely, maintaining inventory accuracy and product quality, and complying with company safety and operational standards. Working closely with Warehouse Supervisors, Warehouse Checkers, Inventory Control, and other warehouse teams, the Forklift Driver ensures products are handled correctly, stored safely, and made available to support warehouse productivity and distribution. The role also involves contributing to operational excellence by upholding high standards of equipment operation, stock handling, housekeeping, and continuous compliance with safety, quality, and food safety requirements. **What you will do** * **Material Handling Operations:** Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely and efficiently; load, unload, transport, and position products and materials; ensure accurate and timely movement of stock; follow warehouse traffic management and safe operating procedures; minimize product damage; promote efficient material flow. * **Loading, Offloading & Product Movement:** Load and offload vehicles accurately according to warehouse loading plans; transport products safely between receiving, storage, picking, and dispatch areas; position products correctly to maximize warehouse space utilization; support order fulfillment through timely replenishment of picking locations; verify products before movement; maintain product integrity; assist operational teams to meet customer service and dispatch requirements. * **Inventory Handling & Stock Control:** Support inventory accuracy through disciplined stock handling and movement; ensure stock is stored in designated locations; assist with stock counts, cycle counts, and inventory verification activities; report damaged products, inventory discrepancies, and stock variances; support FIFO and FEFO stock rotation principles; maintain accurate identification of products and pallet locations; contribute to effective inventory control. * **Equipment Care & Operational Readiness:** Conduct daily pre-operational inspections of forklifts and material handling equipment; report equipment faults, defects, and maintenance requirements promptly; ensure forklifts remain clean, safe, and operationally ready; operate equipment within manufacturer specifications and company standards; support preventative maintenance programmes; maintain accurate equipment inspection records; promote responsible use of company assets and equipment. * **Safety, Quality & Food Safety:** Comply with all Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) standards and legislative requirements; operate forklifts in accordance with safe operating procedures and site traffic management rules; handle products in accordance with Food Safety, GMP, and quality requirements; maintain high housekeeping standards (5S principles); identify unsafe conditions and report hazards immediately; wear appropriate personal protective equipment; promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence. * **Operational Compliance & Documentation:** Complete warehouse documentation accurately and within required timeframes; follow warehouse operating procedures and work instructions; support accurate ERP and warehouse system transactions; maintain accurate records relating to stock movements and equipment inspections; comply with operational, quality, and inventory control procedures; support warehouse audits and compliance reviews; protect the integrity of operational information and documentation. * **Teamwork & Continuous Improvement:** Collaborate effectively with Warehouse Supervisors, Warehouse Checkers, Inventory Control, and warehouse teams; support operational priorities to achieve warehouse productivity and customer service targets; assist colleagues during peak operational periods; identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency and material handling practices; participate in continuous improvement initiatives; share operational information; contribute positively to a high-performing warehouse team. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Minimum Qualifications:** * Grade 12 / Matric. * Valid Forklift Operator Licence. * Basic computer literacy. * Knowledge of warehouse operations and safe material handling practices. * **Minimum Experience:** * Minimum 2–3 years' experience operating forklifts within a warehouse, manufacturing or logistics environment. * Experience loading and unloading heavy vehicles. * Experience operating different classes of forklifts. * Experience supporting warehouse inventory processes. * Experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment. * **Core Competencies:** * Forklift Operation * Material Handling * Warehouse Operations * Loading & Offloading * Stock Handling * Inventory Control * Warehouse Safety * SHEQ Compliance * Food Safety * Equipment Care * Warehouse Documentation * Teamwork * Customer Service * Attention to Detail * Time Management **Who should apply** The ideal candidate will possess additional qualifications such as a Certificate in Warehouse Operations or Logistics, First Aid certification, SAP or Warehouse Management System training, and SHEQ or Safety Awareness training. Ideally, they will also have experience in the beverage industry, SAP Warehouse Management, supporting warehouse stock counts, exposure to Lean Warehouse principles, and experience working within a unionised environment. Furthermore, applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to safe, efficient, and accurate material handling, high standards of equipment operation, stock handling, housekeeping, and continuous compliance with safety, quality, and food safety requirements. **Deadline** 4th November, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/x2-forklift-driver-the-beverage-company Source: myjobmag

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• At least 2 years of experience.

• SAP
• Customer service
• Forklift operation
• First aid
• Health and safety (OHS)

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