About This Role
This is a ground-floor opportunity at a bottle manufacturing plant that is still ramping up to full operations, meaning you would be helping establish material handling routines rather than stepping into an already-polished warehouse. The work centres on moving heavy, fragile stock—glass or plastic containers, raw inputs, and packaging—between production lines and storage, so precision and safety matter more than speed. It suits someone with a few years of hands-on forklift experience who is comfortable working in a newly commissioned industrial environment where processes are still being shaped.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The junior-level framing with one to three years of experience signals that the employer wants someone already licensed and operational from day one, but not so senior that they expect a supervisory title or a fully built-out warehouse system. Underneath the formal language, they are looking for a reliable operator who can work independently, follow safety protocols without constant reminders, and handle the physical demands of a factory floor. The emphasis on "timely and accurate inventory movement" hints that record-keeping discipline—not just driving skill—will be part of how performance is judged.
How to Approach This Application
Lead with your forklift certification and the specific equipment types you have operated, since a manufacturer commissioning new machinery will want assurance that you can adapt to their fleet. Mention any experience with fragile or high-volume goods, as bottle production involves stacked loads that punish rough handling. Because the facility is in a project phase, showing that you are comfortable with shifting schedules and can help set up organized storage zones will set you apart from applicants who only describe routine warehouse work.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited to a certified forklift operator based in or willing to relocate to Debre Birhan who wants to grow with a new manufacturer; competition is likely moderate, with the location filtering out many Addis-based candidates.
DEDE Bottle Factory PLC is an emerging bottle manufacturer dedicated to high-quality, sustainable production. Located in Debre Berhan, with a contact office in Addis Ababa, our state-of-the-art facility is currently in the advanced project phase. We are preparing for full-scale operations with cutting-edge machinery and expert teams to serve both local and international markets with innovative bottle solutions. Our company invites competent and qualified applicants for the following positions.
Purpose of the Job
The purpose of the job is to efficiently and safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to transport, stack, and organize raw materials, finished goods, and packaging supplies within the warehouse and production areas, ensuring timely and accurate inventory movement in support of manufacturing and dispatch operations.
Major duties and Responsibilities
- Operates forklifts to load, unload, and move materials within the warehouse and production zones
- Ensures proper stacking and storage of glass products to prevent damage or contamination
- Supports production lines by supplying raw materials and removing finished goods
- Conducts daily equipment checks and report any mechanical issues promptly
- Maintains accurate records of material movements using manual logs or digital systems
- Assists in inventory counts and reconciliation activities
- Complies with safety protocols, PPE requirements, and operational guidelines
- Coordinates with warehouse and production teams to ensure smooth material flow
- Reports any incidents, damages, or discrepancies to the Warehouse Supervisor
- Performs other related duties as may be assigned the supervisor.
Required Knowledge and skills (Competence)
Education
- Completion of Grade 10 education.
- Forklift Operation License/Training
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Industrial equipment operation, Materials handling and Manufacturing environments
Skills:
- Proficient in forklift operation and basic maintenance
- Understanding of warehouse safety and material handling protocols
- Ability to read and follow loading instructions and inventory documents.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by submitting their application and updated CV through our website
Application Link: https://dedebottle.com/careers/50
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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