Our Dream is to bring people together for a better world. Beer, the original social network, has been bringing people together for thousands of years. We are committed to building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest natural ingredients. Our diverse portfolio of well over 400 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois; multi-country brands Beck’s, Castle, Castle Lite, Hoegaarden, and Leffe; and local champions such as Aguila, Bud Light, Jupiler, Klinskoye, Modelo Especial, Quilmes, Skol, and Victoria. Our brewing heritage dates back more than 600 years, spanning continents and generations. From our European roots at the Den Hoorn brewery in Leuven, Belgium. To the pioneering spirit of the Anheuser & Co brewery in St. Louis, US. To the creation of the Castle Brewery in South Africa during the Johannesburg gold rush. To Bohemia, the first brewery in Brazil. Geographically diversified with a balanced exposure to developed and developing markets, we leverage the collective strengths of approximately 200,000 employees based in more than 50 countries worldwide.

Responsible to load, unload and stack materials safely and efficiently while maintaining our governance and Customer service standards

Key roles and responsibilities

Safety Performance

• Uphold AB Inbev safety standards
• Adherence to AB Inbev Safety Policy
• Implement and adhere to DPO & VPO driver safety requirements
• Compliance to health & safety rules and legislation
• Continuous improvement of safety performance

Effective Fleet management

• Conduct pre-trip inspections prior to the start of each shift using the forklift inspection checklist
• Ensure that the forklift is operated and maintained in optimal condition
• Ensure that fuel and fluids are at accepted operating levels
• Examine and inspect forklift for damage or defects and report any supervisor
• Adherence to the health, safety and environmental standards
• Department of Labour stacking exemptions complied with
• Site housekeeping standards maintained and adhered to
• Appropriate personal protective equipment used as designated by site safety standards

Effective stock quality management

• Warehouse stock age standards maintained by ensuring stock rotation principles applied (FEFO)
• Ensures quality control through checking packaging on warehouse floor and prior to loading
• Examine and inspect stock for damage or defects and report any to supervisor

Effective inventory management

• Participation in handover process before and after every shift
• Accurate daily stock count performed manually or using handheld device
• Generate variance report in ERP system and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain clear and effective communication with Inventory Controller,
• Supervisor and Manager
• Accurate checking, loading and unloading of vehicles
• Load Summary used to load correct quantities of split and full pallets
• Shipment status updated in ERP
• Efficient loading and unloading of vehicles
• Accurate recording of returns on handheld device or manually prior to unloading
• Maintain clear and effective communication with Warehouse Supervisor / team members
• All documentation accurately and comprehensively completed
• Ensure production continuity (where applicable)
• Load empties and raw materials onto production lines whilst ensuring optimal productivity
• Remove and stack finished product from line to bin whilst ensuring optimal line productivity
• Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and Procedures

• OND or equivalent
• 1-2 years experience driving forklift in FMCG environment
• Valid forklift driver license
• Experience operating a double handler
• Computer literate
• ERP literacy advantageous
• Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Good self-management principles
• Ability to adapt to change effectively
• Lives the values of the organization
• Good numerical ability

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for shortlisting. 

The company policy requires that your immediate manager is informed of your intention to apply for the role and only shortlisted candidate will be contacted and specify the plant where the role you are applying for seats.

International Breweries PLC is an equal opportunities employer and we promote gender equality in the company.