L'Oréal
L’Oreal SA: Warehouse Machine Operator
Location: Midrand, Gauteng
Job Type: Entry Level
Posted: 59 minutes ago
Application Deadline: Open until filled
About L’Oréal
L’Oréal is a global leader in the beauty industry, renowned for its innovation, quality, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and pride ourselves on creating a diverse environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, or disability.
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and safety-conscious Warehouse Machine Operator to join our dynamic logistics team in Midrand. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for operating reach and forklift trucks to facilitate the efficient and safe movement of materials within our factory. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career with a world-class company that values operational excellence and employee development.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in maintaining the safety and security of the plant by strictly observing and applying the L’ORÉAL EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) policy on site.
- Offload deliveries from supplier vehicles bringing stock, equipment, and consumables into the factory.
- Load finished goods onto outbound deliveries heading to the Distribution Center (DC).
- Perform put-away operations, moving received items from staging areas into their designated racked locations, including handling DC returns.
- Pick items as per picking lists and transfer orders from racked locations for various needs, including UP approach, subcontractor staging areas, returns to suppliers, and destruction.
- Shunt pallets as required between different warehouse areas.
- Participate in all physical inventory counts, including cycle counts.
- Sample all incoming components to ensure they meet our rigorous quality standards.
- Maintain the highest quality in all tasks, ensuring correct and accurate put-away, picking, loading, and offloading.
- Participate in auditing exercises related to corrective put-away and picking processes.
- Uphold high standards in equipment maintenance, including daily checks, inspections, incident reporting, and battery charging.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly working area and warehouse, adhering to strict housekeeping specifications.
- Perform all duties in accordance with L’ORÉAL’s policies, practices, and procedures.
Professional & Technical Competencies
The ideal candidate will be someone who:
- Creates value, innovates, and maintains a customer-centric approach.
- Controls risk and operates responsibly at all times.
- Operates according to strict internal control principles.
- Evaluates and manages risks proactively.
- Demonstrates a “Make it happen” attitude with a focus on operational excellence and agility.
- Possesses exceptional attention to detail.
- Has strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
- Displays a positive attitude and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Is deeply committed to safety and quality in all tasks.
- Can handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Grade 12 certificate (subjects in Mathematics and Science are advantageous).
- A valid forklift and reach truck operator certificate is essential.
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience working in a warehouse environment.
- Familiarity with using an inventory management system, specifically SAP.
- Hands-on experience in core warehousing processes (e.g., Receiving, Put Away, Picking, Dispatch).
- A basic understanding of warehouse operations and safety practices.
- Basic computer skills are required for data entry and inventory tracking using a smart tablet.
L’Oréal Competencies
We look for team members who embody our core competencies:
- Innovator: Brings new ideas and improves processes.
- Strategist: Thinks ahead and plans effectively.
- People Developer: Supports and helps colleagues grow.
- Integrator: Works well with others to achieve common goals.
- Entrepreneur: Takes initiative and drives results.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting entry-level opportunity with L’Oréal, please visit the official career portal by following the link below. The application deadline is 10 October 2025.