Logistics Technician

Winpart By Cfao Mobility Kenya; Bitonto; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Winpart by CFAO Mobility Kenya is seeking a Logistics Technician to safely operate a forklift, move and stack parts, and support assembly lines within the plant. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and accurate documentation of stock movements.

The incumbent will perform daily inspections, coordinate with logistics staff, and assist with general duties on the shop floor to ensure continuous production flow and timely parts availability.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid forklift operator’s license or certification – Class G.
• Secondary level of education completed.
• Ability to work accurately and methodically.
• Ability to accurately complete paperwork and count stock.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety regulations and best practices to ensure a safe working environment.
• Conduct daily pre-shift forklift inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Communicate effectively with staff and supervisors to ensure smooth workflow.
• Unboxing CKD-cases per guidelines and inspecting parts for defects.
• Rack and bin parts in material handling equipment; support assembly as needed.
• Feed parts to line assembly according to schedule and report delays.
• Prepare post-mortems and discrepancy reports for consumed parts.
• Handle hazardous materials appropriately and follow supervisor instructions.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stock counting

Paperwork accuracy

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

Secondary education completed

Forklift license Class G

Job description

Logistics Technician - KVM

Logistics Technician

JOB INFORMATION

Job Title:

Division:

Department:

Section/Unit: Logistics Technician Operation Logistics Logistics

Reports to: Logistics Coordinator

Workstation: KVM

Direct Reports: N/A

Indirect Reports: N/A

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for safely and efficiently operating a forklift to move, stack, and retrieve materials within the plant.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

Operational Responsibilities

• Follow all safety regulations and best practices to ensure a safe working environment.
• Conduct daily pre-shift forklift inspections, reporting any maintenance or repair needs promptly.
• Communicate effectively with other staff and superiors to ensure smooth workflow and efficient operations in different shop floors
• May be required to perform other general Logistics duties as needed, such as:
• Unboxing of CKD-cases as guided by the unboxing guidelines
• Inspection of parts and reporting any part defects to the team leader
• Racking and binning of parts in their respective material handling equipment
• Robbing of parts to enable assembly continuity in case of missing or damage parts replacement as guided by authorized parts discrepancy report
• Sequential feeding of parts to line assembly within the facility as per assembly schedule
• Ensuring smooth operations within the line by providing real time reactions to Logistics related delays
• Carry out post-mortem to ensure all parts are consumed, prepare reports in case discrepancy
• Report all MMOs and KDQRs to your team leader and supervisor
• Handle any hazardous materials in an appropriate manner
• And any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role

• Possession of a valid forklift operator’s license or certification –Class G
• To have completed secondary level of education
• Ability to work accurately and methodically
• Ability to accurately complete paperwork and count stock

Minimum level of experience required to perform effectively in the role

• Working experience of 2 years in warehouse operations

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal customers

• Logistics coordinator
• Assembly technicians

External Customers

• Customers
• Dealers
• Service providers
• Special Product developers
• OEMs

COMPETENCIES

Technical

• Basic Automotive knowledge
• Able to identify vehicle parts

Functional

• Report writing skills
• Presentation skills
• Communication skills

Behavioral

• Interpersonal skills – Is self-aware, and has ability to relate with people across all levels of seniority as appropriate, to ensure achievement of personal targets
• Integrity and trust – Trusted individuals who can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner