Warehouse Assistant

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa has exciting opportunities in the CDE department. We are looking for suitably qualified and experienced candidate for a Warehouse Assistant role based in Premier Place.

CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola authorised bottler in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola ready-to-drink beverages sold in Africa by volume. With over 14 000 employees in Africa, CCBA group services more than 800 000 customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA group operates in 14 countries: South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi and the islands of Comoros and Mayotte.

Key purpose

Provide operational and administrative support in relation to cooler movements, within Cold Drink Equipment (CDE) operations, according to company policies and procedures.

Warehouse Operations & Equipment Handling

• Safely load and offload cooler equipment in accordance with operational schedules, loading plans and company safety standards.
• Prepare, stage, relocate and organise cooler equipment to support efficient loading, dispatch and refurbishment activities.
• Operate authorised material handling equipment, including forklifts and shunt trucks (where licensed), to move cooler equipment and trailers between designated loading, storage and refurbishment areas.
• Support efficient warehouse and yard operations by ensuring cooler equipment is available for dispatch according to operational priorities.

Inventory & Asset Management

• Accurately record and track all cooler movements between warehouses, customer sites and refurbishment centres to ensure complete asset traceability.
• Scan cooler equipment using approved warehouse systems and update inventory records to maintain accurate asset visibility.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and maintain the integrity of warehouse data and asset records.
• Conduct monthly cooler asset verification and stock reconciliation, escalating unresolved variances where necessary.

Dispatch & Logistics Coordination

• Prepare and compile driver packs, including all required dispatch documentation, to support efficient deliveries and compliance with company procedures.
• Coordinate cooler staging and loading sequences to optimise dispatch efficiency and vehicle turnaround times.
• Collaborate with warehouse personnel, drivers and refurbishment teams to ensure the timely movement and availability of cooler assets.

Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping

• Maintain a safe, clean and organised warehouse environment by adhering to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation, company policies and housekeeping standards.
• Conduct routine equipment and work area inspections to identify and report safety hazards or damaged equipment.
• Comply with all safe operating procedures when handling cooler equipment, operating material handling equipment and performing warehouse activities.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement within the warehouse environment.

Operational Excellence

• Identify damaged, missing or non-compliant cooler equipment and escalate issues promptly to minimise operational disruptions and asset losses.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, productivity and customer service while supporting the achievement of warehouse operational targets.

Education

• Matric
• Valid Forklift Licence
• Valid Code 14 Driver's Licence

• Experience

• 2–3 years' warehouse operations experience
• Experience operating warehouse equipment (Forklift etc.)
• Experience with inventory management and scanning systems
• Dispatch and logistics coordination experience
• Own transport essential.

Skills

• Sound knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control and logistics processes.
• Proficient in operating forklifts, handheld scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate inventory and asset records.
• Good understanding of dispatch, receiving and asset movement procedures.
• Committed to health, safety and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to support efficient warehouse operations.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work under pressure and meet operational deadlines. Demonstrates accountability, reliability and a continuous improvement mindset.