Forklift & Reach Truck Operator

Seara International; Dammam; On-site; SAR 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food safety training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Seara International in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, seeks a material handler to safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks, move materials through warehouse and production areas, and ensure material integrity.

Responsibilities include FEFO, verification of batch numbers and expiration dates, and strict adherence to GMP and HACCP standards while maintaining cleanliness in drive aisles, docks, and rack spaces.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Heavy Equipment Operator License / forklift & reach truck driving permit.
• 2–3 years of experience operating high-reach trucks and forklifts in fast-paced warehouse or food manufacturing.
• Basic knowledge of WMS and handheld barcode scanners.
• Ability to work in cold storage environments and high-elevation racking.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-reach trucks to place and retrieve pallets from high-bay racking up to capacity.
• Drive counterbalance forklifts to unload raw materials and load finished goods.
• Transport raw ingredients to production staging areas as requested by storekeepers.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

WMS basics

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

WMS

Barcode scanners

Rack height management

Job description

Responsible for safely and efficiently operating material handling equipment (counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, and power pallet jacks) to move, store, retrieve, and stage raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished goods throughout the warehouse and production areas. Ensures material integrity, strict adherence to storage locations, and full compliance with site safety and food handling standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Equipment Operation & Material Movement

• Safely operate high-reach trucks to place and retrieve palleted materials from high-bay racking systems (up to vertical capacity).
• Drive counterbalance forklifts to unload incoming raw material shipments from trucks and load finished goods onto outbound distribution vehicles.
• Transport raw ingredients and packaging directly to production staging areas as requested by storekeepers.

2. Inventory Stacking & Put away

• Scan and place pallets into designated rack locations as dictated by the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Follow First-Expired, First-Out (FEFO) protocols by picking specific batch numbers and expiration dates.
• Verify pallet tag details, lot numbers, and physical conditions (e.g., shrink-wrap integrity, pallet stability) before handling.

3. Safety & Equipment Maintenance

• Perform pre-operational safety inspections daily (brakes, hydraulics, battery levels, tires, horn) and log checks in the equipment register.
• Manage battery charging, fluid top-ups, or basic equipment maintenance according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Operate at safe speeds within facility lanes, observing pedestrian walkways, blind spots, and door clearances.

4. Food Safety & Warehouse Hygiene

• Maintain cleanliness in drive aisles, rack spaces, and dock areas to comply with GMP and HACCP standards.
• Immediately report any product spills, rack damages, or machinery failures to management.
• Operate safely across ambient, chilled, and cold storage environments without causing temperature fluctuation issues.

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• License & Certification: Valid Heavy Equipment Operator License / certified Forklift & Reach Truck Driving Permit.
• Experience: 2–3 years of experience operating high-reach trucks and forklifts within a fast-paced warehouse or food manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of WMS, handheld barcode scanners, and rack height management.
• Physical & Environmental Capability: Ability to work comfortably in cold storage environments (chilled/frozen) and at high-elevation racking. High attention to spatial awareness and safety protocols.