Coca-Cola Forklift Driver Jobs 2026 โ KwaZulu-Natal | Grade 12 | Valid Forklift Licence | 2 Years Experience | Apply by 29 October 2026
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for a Forklift Driver position at Premier Place, KwaZulu-Natal.
The position is available on a fixed-term (temporary) contract and requires applicants to have Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification, a valid Forklift Operator’s Licence and at least two years of forklift driving experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
The successful candidate will support manufacturing and warehouse operations by safely transporting raw materials, packaging, pallets and finished products.
Closing Date: 29 October 2026.
Job Details
About Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa operates in the beverage manufacturing and distribution industry.
Its manufacturing and logistics operations require efficient movement of raw materials, packaging and finished products to maintain production schedules and ensure that products reach their intended destinations.
Forklift Drivers play an important role in supporting these activities by safely moving materials between production lines, warehouses, storage areas and dispatch points.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification.
- Valid Forklift Operator’s Licence.
- At least two years of forklift driving experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
- Exposure to production and warehouse operations in a high-volume environment.
- Ability to operate forklift equipment safely and accurately.
- Understanding of stock movement, material handling and replenishment.
- Knowledge of workplace safety procedures.
- Ability to follow production schedules and job cards.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Important: The required forklift licence may be for a counterbalance forklift or reach truck, depending on the site’s requirements.
Advantageous Experience
Experience using SAP or a Warehouse Management System (WMS) for material transactions will be beneficial.
Applicants familiar with barcoding, stock scanning and stock rotation processes may also be well suited to the position.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Forklift Operation
The successful candidate will:
- Operate forklifts safely in designated production and warehouse areas.
- Conduct daily forklift inspections.
- Identify and report equipment faults.
- Load and offload raw materials, packaging and finished goods.
- Transport pallets, waste bins and other materials.
- Follow established forklift operating procedures.
2. Production Line Support
Responsibilities include:
- Delivering raw materials to production lines.
- Ensuring packaging materials and pallets are available.
- Removing full pallets from production areas.
- Transporting finished products to storage or dispatch areas.
- Supporting continuous material flow to prevent unnecessary production downtime.
3. Warehouse and Stock Handling
The Forklift Driver will:
- Move stock between storage areas and production zones.
- Transport materials to designated staging areas.
- Stack pallets correctly.
- Follow safe storage procedures.
- Assist with inventory movements and documentation.
4. Safety and Compliance
The successful candidate must:
- Follow Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) standards.
- Wear the required personal protective equipment.
- Observe workplace speed limits.
- Use designated forklift travel routes.
- Follow applicable Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and food safety procedures.
- Handle hazardous or flammable materials safely where required and authorised.
- Report safety concerns and equipment defects.
5. Housekeeping and Waste Management
Duties include:
- Maintaining clean and organised working areas.
- Following 5S housekeeping principles.
- Removing waste and unnecessary materials.
- Organising pallets and bins.
- Preventing congestion around production lines.
- Supporting recyclable material management.
6. Communication and Teamwork
The successful candidate will work closely with production and warehouse employees.
Responsibilities include communicating with the Production Process Controller and Line Team, reporting material shortages, providing feedback on stock movements and supporting loading activities during deliveries or shift changes.
Skills and Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Safe and precise forklift driving.
- Good hand-eye coordination and equipment control.
- Understanding of production and warehouse operations.
- Knowledge of inventory movement and stock replenishment.
- Basic mechanical awareness.
- Familiarity with safety and food manufacturing standards.
- Ability to follow instructions and production schedules.
- Strong communication and teamwork.
- Accuracy when handling materials and recording transactions.
- Ability to remain focused during busy production periods.
Performance Expectations
The advertisement identifies several performance measures for the position, including:
- Accuracy of material movements.
- Forklift availability and utilisation.
- Number of safety incidents and near misses.
- Production downtime caused by unavailable materials.
- Housekeeping and 5S compliance.
- SAP or WMS transaction accuracy.
- Compliance with PPE and safety requirements.
The successful candidate will be expected to support safe, accurate and efficient material handling throughout the working day.
Salary and Contract Duration
This is a fixed-term temporary position.
The supplied advertisement does not specify the salary or exact contract duration.
Applicants should confirm the remuneration package, contract period and working arrangements during recruitment.
Why Apply for This Position?
The Coca-Cola Forklift Driver vacancy offers experienced forklift operators an opportunity to apply their skills in a manufacturing environment.
The position involves practical experience in material handling, production support, warehouse operations and workplace safety.
It may be particularly suitable for candidates who have previously worked in beverage manufacturing, food production, FMCG warehouses or other high-volume industrial environments.
Application Process:
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