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We are seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join our dynamic team in the Wine industry. Based in Brackenfell, Cape Town you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials and products throughout our warehouse operations.

The company distributes premium wines countrywide

Key Responsibilities

• Daily maintenance of scanner
• Ensure accurate picking of products
• Correct packing of stock on pallets
• Stock taking ensuring accuracy of stock count
• Assist with stock put away – using forklifts, reach trucks and ride on pallet jacks
• Report an incident or suspicious activity within the warehouse to manager immediately

Qualifications

• Grade 11
• Valid Forklift License and or a valid Reach Truck license (Beneficial)
• 2 years of Warehouse experience within the FMCG environment

Please do not apply for the position if you do not meet the requirements

Should you not receive a response to your application within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful

• Physically receive local and international shipments.
• Record quantities and stock received in ERP system.
• Scan part numbers of staged stock and place onto binning trolleys.
• Bin stage stock.
• Scan part numbers of stock on binning trolleys and confirm.
• GRV quantity to bin locations.
• Physically move stock on binning trolleys to respective bin locations.
• Physically bin stock
• Relabel selected stock.
• Move damaged stock to quarantine area.
• Perform quality check, report and reject damaged stock.
• Check stock against shipment documentation.
• Offload cargo and physically stage stock.

Qualifications:

• Grade: 12 Matric Certificate (Essential).

Skills:

• Computer Literate.
• Work well under pressure and maintain good customer relations.
• Good communication (oral and written) & interpersonal relations skills.
• Customer focused with a results driven approach.
• Pro-active, highly motivated and pay attention to detail.
• Work independently though being a team player.
• Code EB drivers licence.

Experience:

• Relevant experience in a parts environment - 1 year.

Closing date: 17 September 2025

Overview
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit

Responsibilities
Job Overview:
Safe offloading of the Bulk and Raw Materials for storage and distribution to Warehouse areas in accordance with standard procedures while maintaining quality, safety and efficiency standards.

• Unloading and loading of Raw Materials, Grit, Corn, Oil, Nitrogen, Seasoning, Corrugates, Pallets and Packaging Materials
• Bulk offloading of Corn, Oil and Corn Meal into Silos and Oil Tanks, Nitrogen, Gas
• Transport raw materials to production workstations
• Keeping RMS stores clean and maintaining GMP practices including housekeeping, stacking pallets and disposing of waste including obsolete stock
• Checking the Forklift, filling in the daily check sheet to ensure compliance on MHE
• Compliance with company policy
• Ensure own safety and that of peers
• Complete daily checklist of the Forklift and attend shift handover and training as and when requested
• Conduct daily activities in alignment with SOP's trained on by Logistics Manager and Logistics Coordinator
• Printing and submission of weighbridge reports
• Daily stock reporting for all Bulk Materials
• Daily temperature monitoring and controlling main store
• Maintain AIB standards and GMP Practices and EHS
• Raise Near misses and BBS and adhere to EHS rules and policies including standards
• Complete cycle count activities
• Stack Raw Materials according to Allergen principles and Food safety standards
• Cleaning material spillages
• Manage Production stock returns as per return processes
• Adhere to FEFO stock policies
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Forklift Driver license

"PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"

• Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics
• Good hand to eye coordination
• Knowledge of company Safety regulations
• Matric with Pure Mathematics – NOT NEGIOTABLE
• Ability to physically pull pallets
• Ability to physically load stock into trucks and offload multiple deliveries daily
• Medically Fit

• Responsible for picking materials for production. Ensure that stock is picked as per the production picking lists and provided to production on time and in full. Material shortages to be reported real time and documented. Accurate qty’s and correct material codes.
• Offloading of multiple deliveries received daily with accurate completion of required documentation.
• Valid Forklift License Code F1A / F2A + K
• General housekeeping function to be performed and maintained daily to ensure food safety compliance and EHS compliance within area of normal activity.
• Adhere to all EHS and Food safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Complete daily and weekly food safety inspections that are applicable to functional area within the RMS.
• Report all faults and breakdowns of relevant Forklifts and equipment to Store person.
• Maintain daily cleanliness of forklift machinery/equipment and general area of work activity.
• Ad Hoc duties as and when required.
• Shift work required.
• Weekend work required.
• Mandatory Monthly cycle counts to be affected on all materials in RMS.

Job Title: Warehouse General Worker

Job Summary:

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking General Worker to join our team in a warehouse bulk operations environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the movement, handling, and organization of bulk materials and products, while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient workspace. This role requires strong physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Handling and Movement of Goods:

• Load, offload, and move bulk products or materials within the warehouse.
• Assist with sorting, stacking, and organizing stock in designated storage areas.
• Support dispatch and receiving operations to ensure smooth workflow.

2. Housekeeping and Maintenance:

• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness throughout the warehouse.
• Clean and inspect equipment, tools, and work areas regularly.
• Ensure waste materials and packaging are disposed of correctly.

3. Operational Support:

• Assist with packing, labeling, palletizing, and preparing stock for delivery.
• Support stock counts and inventory checks when required.
• Work closely with supervisors and team members to meet operational deadlines.

4. Safety and Compliance:

• Adhere to all warehouse safety regulations and company procedures.
• Wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Report any safety hazards, damages, or incidents immediately to the supervisor.

5. Administrative and General Support:

• Assist with basic documentation or stock movement records when needed.
• Follow work instructions and maintain effective communication with the team.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Minimum Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
• Experience: Previous experience in a warehouse or bulk handling environment will be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks accurately.
• Good communication and basic mathematical skills.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual labor.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and safety-conscious.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, carry, and move heavy or bulky items safely.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for long periods.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Prospecton, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

The focus of this role is to ensure all day-to-day tasks of the warehouse are met.

Key responsibilities:

• Labelling of products
• Gathering of stock for orders
• Packing boxes
• Quality control of products
• Cleanliness of the warehouse and workspace
• Any other reasonable request by management

Minimum requirements & skills:

• Be able to use own initiative
• Grade 10 or higher
• Be able to work in a warehouse environment
• Be able to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Able to maintain focus doing repetitive tasks

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Diep River, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Warehouse: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Topline Book Distributors

A Wholesale and Retail Book distributor seeks a reliable General Worker for our busy season.

The focus of this role is to ensure all day-to-day tasks of the warehouse are met.

Key responsibilities:

• Labelling of products
• Gathering of stock for orders
• Packing boxes
• Quality control of products
• Cleanliness of the warehouse and workspace
• Any other reasonable request by management

Minimum requirements & skills:

• Be able to use own initiative
• Grade 10 or higher
• Be able to work in a warehouse environment
• Be able to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Able to maintain focus doing repetitive tasks

Job Type: Contract

Contract length: 4 months

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Diep River, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person