DRIVER: FORKLIFT
Vacancy Overview
Company: Premier FMCG
Job Title: Driver: Forklift
Reference/Location Code: PF354 – Premier Lordsview CDC
Location: Edenvale, South Africa
Province: Gauteng
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Experienced / Operational
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
About Premier FMCG
Premier FMCG is a major participant in South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, producing and distributing trusted brands across several divisions, including Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary.
The company places strong emphasis on innovation, collaboration and a high-performance growth culture. Premier FMCG aims to empower its employees to strive for excellence and contribute meaningfully to the everyday lives of consumers through both its products and its people.
The Driver: Forklift position at the Premier Lordsview CDC in Edenvale forms part of the company’s operational and stock-handling environment. The successful candidate will contribute to the efficient movement and placement of stock within the department while ensuring that forklift operations are conducted safely and according to established procedures.
Job Purpose
The primary purpose of the Forklift Driver is to assist with the efficient movement of stock within the department.
The successful candidate will be responsible for loading and offloading stock, receiving replenishment stock and placing it in the appropriate designated areas.
The position requires someone who understands safe working practices, stock control principles and operational procedures. Because forklift operations involve the movement of potentially heavy loads, the candidate must operate equipment responsibly and conduct the necessary inspections before use.
The role also requires a strong sense of urgency and the ability to work efficiently while maintaining safety, accuracy and good housekeeping standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Loading and Offloading of Stock
The Forklift Driver will be responsible for:
- Loading stock safely and efficiently.
- Offloading stock from vehicles or designated areas.
- Moving stock to the appropriate locations within the department.
- Receiving replenishment stock.
- Placing replenishment stock in designated storage areas.
- Ensuring that stock is handled carefully to minimise damage.
2. Forklift Inspection
The successful candidate will be required to conduct appropriate forklift inspections.
This includes:
- Checking the forklift before operation.
- Identifying potential equipment problems or defects.
- Ensuring that the forklift is safe to operate.
- Reporting relevant equipment concerns through the appropriate channels.
- Following established equipment and operational procedures.
Regular inspections are important to support safe working conditions and prevent avoidable equipment-related incidents.
3. Safe Working Practices
Safety is a key responsibility of the position.
The candidate must:
- Follow established workplace safety procedures.
- Operate the forklift responsibly.
- Handle stock and equipment safely.
- Follow company rules and operational procedures.
- Maintain awareness of other employees and equipment operating in the workplace.
- Contribute to a safe working environment.
4. Housekeeping
The Forklift Driver will also be responsible for maintaining good housekeeping standards.
This includes helping ensure that operational areas are kept clean, organised and safe, and that stock is stored appropriately.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Qualification
- Grade 12 / Matric.
Licence
- A valid Forklift Licence.
Experience
- At least 1–2 years’ experience in a similar position within an FMCG environment.
Candidates should therefore have practical experience operating forklifts and working with stock in a fast-moving consumer goods or similar operational environment.
Skills and Competencies
Premier FMCG is looking for a candidate who demonstrates a combination of technical, operational and interpersonal abilities.
Business Processes
The successful candidate must understand relevant business processes, rules and procedures and be able to follow them consistently.
Safe Working Practices
A strong understanding of workplace safety is essential, particularly given the nature of forklift operations and stock movement.
Stock Control
The candidate should understand basic stock control principles and appreciate the importance of accurate and careful stock handling.
Communication
Good communication skills are required to work effectively with supervisors, colleagues and other operational teams.
Sense of Urgency and Results Orientation
The successful candidate should be able to work efficiently, meet operational requirements and maintain productivity without compromising safety.
Numerical Ability
Numerical ability is important for stock-related responsibilities and ensuring accurate handling of quantities.
Continuous Improvement
Candidates should demonstrate an innovative approach and a willingness to contribute to continuous improvement within the workplace.
Teamwork
The position requires the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Accountability
The successful candidate must take responsibility for their duties, equipment and actions.
Self-Motivation
The candidate should be able to work productively and demonstrate initiative when completing assigned responsibilities.
Respect
Respect for colleagues, supervisors, customers, company property and oneself is expected.
Working Conditions
The position is based in a pressurised operational environment.
The role is structured as a 6-day position, and the successful candidate may be required to work:
- Saturdays.
- Sundays.
- Public holidays.
- Shifts.
- Overtime.
Working hours will be determined according to the operational requirements and applicable roster.
Applicants should therefore be comfortable working flexible hours and understand that warehouse and distribution operations may require work outside standard Monday-to-Friday office hours.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be an experienced forklift operator who is safety-conscious, dependable and comfortable working in a busy FMCG environment.
Candidates should have practical experience with stock movement and be able to operate a forklift responsibly while following established safety procedures.
The successful candidate should also be physically comfortable working in an operational environment and able to maintain productivity in a pressurised workplace.
Strong teamwork, communication, accountability and time management will be valuable. The candidate should also demonstrate a willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement.
Employment Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Company | Premier FMCG |
| Position | Driver: Forklift |
| Location | Edenvale, Gauteng |
| Facility | Premier Lordsview CDC |
| Reference | PF354 |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Qualification | Grade 12 / Matric |
| Licence | Forklift Licence |
| Experience | 1–2 years similar FMCG experience |
| Working Schedule | 6-day position |
| Shifts/Overtime | May be required |
| Weekends/Public Holidays | May be required |
| Closing Date | 11 September 2026 |
Diversity and Inclusion
Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified individuals.
The company specifically encourages applications from people living with disabilities.
By submitting an application, candidates consent to the processing of their personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act).
Application Information
Candidates interested in the Driver: Forklift position should ensure that they meet all of the stated minimum requirements before applying.
Applicants should have Grade 12, a Forklift Licence and at least 1–2 years of experience in a similar position within an FMCG environment.
Candidates should also be prepared to work a 6-day schedule and potentially work shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime depending on the operational roster.
Applicants should ensure that their applications are submitted before the stated closing date.
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
This is a full-time opportunity at Premier Lordsview CDC in Edenvale, Gauteng, offering experienced forklift operators an opportunity to join an established FMCG organisation.