Forklift Driver – Premier Vereeniging Mill (Permanent Position)
Job Title: Forklift Driver
Department: Warehouse
Site: 351 – Premier Vereeniging Mill
Location: Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Type: Permanent
Reference Number: PRE251204-1
Closing Date: 11 December 2025
About the Opportunity
Premier Vereeniging Mill is seeking a reliable, safety-conscious, and skilled Forklift Driver to join its Warehouse Department. This permanent position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual to become part of one of South Africa’s most respected FMCG manufacturing environments. The role is ideal for someone who is committed to efficiency, understands warehouse operations, and is passionate about maintaining high standards in stock handling.
Forklift Drivers at Premier play a critical role in the movement, loading, and transportation of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods. You will be responsible for ensuring that the warehouse runs smoothly, safely, and in accordance with strict operational procedures. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in precise work, this position offers a stable and rewarding career path.
Purpose of the Role
The primary purpose of this role is to support daily warehouse operations through accurate loading, unloading, receiving, and placement of stock. The Forklift Driver is responsible for transporting materials safely, ensuring stock is properly stored, and maintaining high housekeeping standards throughout the warehouse.
Key Responsibilities
As a Forklift Driver, you will be responsible for a wide range of warehouse and material-handling tasks, including:
✔ Stock Handling and Movement
- Loading and offloading trucks in a safe and efficient manner
- Transporting raw materials, finished goods, and packaging using a forklift
- Stacking materials according to warehouse guidelines and storage requirements
- Placing replenishment stock in designated locations
✔ Equipment Care and Safety
- Conducting daily pre-operation checks on the forklift
- Reporting faults, defects, or safety hazards immediately
- Performing basic maintenance and keeping the forklift clean and neat
- Ensuring loads are secure before transportation
- Adhering strictly to Health and Safety regulations
✔ Warehouse Support and Documentation
- Following written instructions and accurately completing required records
- Assisting with picking and packing goods when required
- Ensuring products are stored in correct locations following FIFO principles
- Maintaining housekeeping standards throughout the warehouse
- Supporting waste management procedures as directed
✔ General and Ad Hoc Duties
- Carrying out additional tasks as assigned by supervisors
- Helping colleagues within the warehouse team when needed
- Maintaining a consistent standard of efficiency and reliability throughout all tasks
Skills and Attributes Required
To be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate:
- Strong understanding of warehouse processes and business procedures
- Knowledge of safe working practices and compliance rules
- Understanding of stock control principles
- Good verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with a sense of urgency and meet deadlines
- Numerical ability for stock counting and accuracy checks
- Innovation and a mindset geared toward continuous improvement
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- High level of accountability and self-discipline
- Self-motivation and good personal organisation
- Respect for colleagues, equipment, and workplace rules
These attributes help ensure that the warehouse operates efficiently and safely while supporting the company’s production targets.
Qualification Requirements
Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Valid Forklift License
These are essential requirements due to the safety-sensitive nature of the role.
Experience Requirements
To be considered for this position, applicants should have:
- 1–2 years of experience as a forklift driver, preferably within the FMCG environment
- Experience working under pressure, meeting strict timelines, and handling fast-moving stock
Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse operation will be a strong advantage.
Working Conditions
Applicants must be able to work under the following conditions:
- Pressurised environment with strict operational deadlines
- 6-day position, requiring work on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays based on the roster
- Ability to work shifts and overtime when required
This role requires physical stamina and the flexibility to manage varying workloads.
Why Join Premier Vereeniging Mill?
Premier is known for its commitment to quality, operational excellence, and employee development. Joining this team means working in a supportive environment where safety and teamwork are prioritised. It is an opportunity to grow your skills, build your experience, and contribute to one of the country’s leading FMCG organisations.