Forklift & Reach Truck Operator

Seara International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Seara International in Riyadh is seeking a Warehouse Equipment Operator to safely run material handling equipment and move pallets across warehouses and production areas in a food manufacturing setting.

You will follow FEFO, perform safety inspections, and maintain pallet integrity while using WMS and barcode scanners to support production staging and inventory control.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safely operate high-reach trucks to place and retrieve pallets from high-bay racking systems.
• Drive counterbalance forklifts to unload inbound raw materials and load finished goods onto outbound vehicles.
• Transport raw ingredients and packaging to production staging areas as requested by storekeepers.
• Scan and place pallets into rack locations using WMS.
• Follow FEFO by picking specific batch numbers and expiration dates.
• Verify pallet tag details, lot numbers, and pallet condition before handling.
• Perform pre-operational safety inspections daily and log checks.
• Manage battery charging and basic equipment maintenance per manufacturer guidelines.
• Operate at safe speeds and maintain awareness of pedestrians and door clearances.
• Maintain GMP and HACCP compliance in drive aisles, rack spaces, and dock areas.
• Report spills, damages, or machinery failures promptly.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

WMS experience

Stock control

Batch & expiry control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS

Handheld barcode scanners

Pallet racking systems

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.