Employer: PepsiCo
Position: Forklift Driver
Number of Job Posts: 3
Province: Western Cape, South Africa
Department: Supply Chain
Closing Date: Open until filled

Available Positions and Locations

1. Forklift Driver – Ceres, Western Cape
   Req ID: 468402
2. Forklift Driver – Ceres, Western Cape
   Req ID: 468414
3. Forklift Driver – Worcester, Western Cape
   Req ID: 465048

Overview

PepsiCo is recruiting Forklift Drivers for three job posts across Ceres and Worcester in the Western Cape.

The successful candidates will support supply chain and production operations by safely operating forklifts to move stock, ingredients, pallets and other materials between designated areas.

Applicants must have Matric or an equivalent qualification, a valid Forklift Licence and at least one year of Forklift Driver experience.

Key Responsibilities

– Operate a forklift safely when moving stock and materials.

– Move stock from inbound areas to designated production allocation areas.

– Inspect the forklift before use according to required safety specifications.

– Identify and report forklift defects or safety concerns.

– Charge or change forklift batteries when required.

– Keep the forklift clean and in good working condition.

– Move non-conforming products from blending areas to the designated quarantine area.

• Assist supervisors with stock counts.
• Move pallets between pallet storage, blending and other designated operational areas.
• Ensure empty, full and partially filled drums are stacked safely and neatly.
• Ensure pallets are stored and stacked correctly.
• Move ingredient stock to the ingredients store when required.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards within working areas.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
• Perform additional operational duties when required.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Matric or an equivalent qualification.
• A valid Forklift Licence.
• At least 1 year of Forklift Driver experience.
• Practical experience operating a forklift safely.
• Ability to perform stock and material movement duties.
• Ability to follow workplace safety procedures and instructions.

Requirements and Skills

Suitable candidates should demonstrate:

• Safe and responsible forklift operation.
• Good understanding of workplace safety.
• Ability to perform pre-use forklift inspections.
• Good attention to detail.
• Stock handling and movement skills.
• Basic stock-counting ability.
• Good housekeeping practices.
• Ability to stack pallets and products safely.
• Ability to identify and report equipment defects.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a production and supply chain environment.

Possible Interview Questions

• Do you have a valid Forklift Licence?
• How many years of experience do you have operating a forklift?
• What safety checks should you perform before operating a forklift?
• What would you do if you discovered a defect during your pre-use inspection?
• How do you ensure pallets and products are moved without causing damage?
• What precautions do you take when stacking pallets?
• Tell us about your experience working in a warehouse, production or supply chain environment.
• Have you previously assisted with stock counts?
• Why is housekeeping important in an area where forklifts operate?
• What would you do if you were asked to move stock that appeared damaged or non-conforming?

CV Tips for Forklift Driver Applicants

Your CV should make your valid Forklift Licence easy for recruiters to identify.

Clearly include:

• Your Matric or equivalent qualification.
• Forklift licence details.
• Number of years of forklift operating experience.
• Previous warehouse, manufacturing or production experience.
• Experience moving pallets and stock.
• Loading and offloading experience.
• Stock-counting experience.
• Forklift inspection experience.
• Knowledge of warehouse and workplace safety procedures.

If you have worked in FMCG, manufacturing, food production, warehousing or distribution, highlight this experience prominently.

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