Operator - Forklift

Al Ghurair; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

AG Metal Industries is seeking a forklift operator to handle loading, unloading, and transport of materials at Ras Al Khaimah. You will perform pre-shift inspections, ensure loads are stable, and follow safety regulations to prevent damage and incidents.

The role requires a UAE forklift driving license, ability to work independently, and readiness to operate in production environments. Local responsibilities include maintaining logs and coordinating with supervisors.

Qualifications

• Valid UAE forklift driving license or certification.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to read labels, delivery documents, and inventory records.
• Good coordination, attention to detail, and safe driving skills.
• Basic communication and teamwork abilities.
• Physical fitness to work in warehouse and outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely in accordance with company policies and safety regulations.
• Load and unload materials from trucks, containers, and storage locations.
• Transport raw materials, finished goods, and pallets to designated areas.
• Stack and arrange materials to maximize storage space and prevent damage.
• Verify material quantities and product labels before moving goods.
• Assist with receiving and dispatch activities.
• Perform daily pre-operation inspections of the forklift (brakes, tires, forks, lights, horn, battery/fuel, hydraulics, etc.).
• Follow warehouse traffic rules, speed limits, and designated routes.
• Ensure materials are handled carefully to avoid product damage.
• Support inventory counts and stock movement as required.
• Maintain cleanliness of the forklift and work area.
• Use PPE at all times.
• Follow FIFO/FEFO procedures where applicable.
• Coordinate with warehouse supervisors and other departments for efficient material movement.
• Complete forklift operation logs and material movement records accurately.
• Strategic: Load/transport materials to production workstations; move stock to pallets; prevent damage.

Skills

Forklift license

Safety knowledge

Read labels

Coordination

Communication

Physical fitness

Education

UAE forklift driving license

Job description

• Operate forklifts safely in accordance with company policies and safety regulations.
• Load and unload materials from trucks, containers, and storage locations.
• Transport raw materials, finished goods, and pallets to designated areas.
• Stack and arrange materials properly to maximize storage space and prevent damage.
• Verify material quantities and product labels before moving goods.
• Assist with receiving and dispatch activities.
• Perform daily pre-operation inspections of the forklift (brakes, tires, forks, lights, horn, battery/fuel, hydraulics, etc.).
• Follow warehouse traffic rules, speed limits, and designated routes.
• Ensure materials are handled carefully to avoid product damage.
• Support inventory counts and stock movement as required.
• Maintain cleanliness of the forklift and work area.
• Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Follow FIFO/FEFO procedures where applicable.
• Coordinate with warehouse supervisors and other departments for efficient material movement.
• Complete forklift operation logs and material movement records accurately.

Safety Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-shift safety checks before operating the forklift.
• Never exceed the forklift's rated load capacity.
• Ensure loads are stable and securely positioned before transport.
• Sound the horn at blind corners and pedestrian crossings.
• Keep forks lowered while traveling without a load.
• Avoid carrying passengers unless the equipment is designed for it.
• Park the forklift safely with forks lowered, parking brake engaged, and power switched off.
• Report near misses, incidents, and unsafe conditions promptly.

Required Skills

• Valid forklift operator license/certification (as per local regulations).
• Knowledge of warehouse safety practices.
• Ability to read labels, delivery documents, and inventory records.
• Good coordination, attention to detail, and safe driving skills.
• Basic communication and teamwork abilities.
• Physical fitness to work in warehouse and outdoor environments.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero safety violations and accidents.
• High accuracy in material handling.
• Timely completion of loading and unloading activities.
• Daily forklift inspection compliance.
• Efficient material movement with minimal downtime.

Responsibilities

Strategic:

• Responsible for loading and uploading of material + Transport raw materials to production workstations as per request.
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates as per allotted location only.
• No damage of material while operating forklift.

Operational:

• Managing forklift by timely maintenance as per the forklift manual.

People Management:

Product/Process Improvement:

Qualifications

Education & Certifications:

Knowledge & Skill:

• UAE forklift driving license is required.
• Able to work independently and ready to work in the production station if required.
• Same field experience is additional strength (one Forklift driver should be from the same field experience).

Experience:

• PREFFERED : Same field experience is additional strength (one Forklift driver should be from the same field experience).
• MINIMUM :.

Job Info

• Job Identification 4634
• Job Category Production
• Posting Date 08/21/2026, 05:52 AM
• Locations AG Metal Industries, Ras Al Khaimah
• Job Schedule Full time