Checker & Reach Truck Driver

Phakisa Holdings (Pty) Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 123,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Phakisa Holdings (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Reach Truck Operator to move, lift and stack stock within the warehouse, ensuring accuracy and safety. You will perform pre-use inspections, verify stock against documents, and assist with loading and unloading between warehouse areas.

The role requires 1–2 years of reach truck experience, a valid certificate, and familiarity with palletised stock and racking systems.

Qualifications

• Valid Reach Truck Operator Certificate is required.
• 1–2 years’ experience operating a reach truck.
• Experience in warehouse/FMCG environments is advantageous.
• Experience with racking systems and palletised stock.

Responsibilities

• Operate the reach truck safely and efficiently to move, lift, stack, and retrieve stock within the warehouse.
• Conduct pre-use inspections of the reach truck and report any defects or maintenance issues.
• Check incoming and outgoing stock against invoices, delivery notes, picking slips, and other relevant documentation.
• Verify product descriptions, quantities, batch numbers, and labels to ensure stock accuracy.
• Inspect goods for damage, shortages, or discrepancies and report any issues to the supervisor.
• Assist with loading, offloading, and transferring stock between designated warehouse areas.
• Ensure stock is stored in the correct locations and that warehouse inventory records are accurate.
• Perform stock counting and assist with stocktaking when required.
• Ensure orders are picked, checked, and prepared accurately for dispatch.
• Maintain proper stock rotation and follow the required stock-handling procedures.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures and comply with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure that the work area remains clean and organised.
• Handle stock carefully to prevent damage and minimise losses.
• Communicate effectively with warehouse staff, supervisors, and other team members.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Reach Truck Operator Certificate

Tools

Reach Truck

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate the reach truck safely and efficiently to move, lift, stack, and retrieve stock within the warehouse.
• Conduct pre-use inspections of the reach truck and report any defects or maintenance issues.
• Check incoming and outgoing stock against invoices, delivery notes, picking slips, and other relevant documentation.
• Verify product descriptions, quantities, batch numbers, and labels to ensure stock accuracy.
• Inspect goods for damage, shortages, or discrepancies and report any issues to the supervisor.
• Assist with loading, offloading, and transferring stock between designated warehouse areas.
• Ensure stock is stored in the correct locations and that warehouse inventory records are accurate.
• Perform stock counting and assist with stocktaking when required.
• Ensure orders are picked, checked, and prepared accurately for dispatch.
• Maintain proper stock rotation and follow the required stock-handling procedures.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures and comply with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure that the work area remains clean and organised.
• Handle stock carefully to prevent damage and minimise losses.
• Communicate effectively with warehouse staff, supervisors, and other team members.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Reach Truck Operator Certificate.
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience operating a Reach Truck.
• Previous warehouse / FMCG experience advantageous.
• Experience working with racking systems and palletised stock.