FORKLIFT DRIVER

Kabstrading Co; Durban; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kabstrading Co in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a forklift operator to handle operation and equipment management within our warehouse and site environments.

The role involves performing pre-trip inspections, basic maintenance reporting issues, safe material transport, and loading/unloading on various transport modes. The candidate will work in a high-activity setting, adhering to safety protocols and efficiency targets.

Responsibilities

• Operation & Equipment Management
• Pre-Trip Inspections: Performing routine equipment checks (e.g., checking fluid levels and tire pressure) before every shift to ensure the forklift is safe to operate.
• Basic Maintenance: Performing minor upkeep and reporting equipment malfunctions or necessary repairs to supervisors.
• Material Transport: Safely maneuvering forklifts and other industrial vehicles to move goods around warehouses, factories, or construction sites.
• Loading & Unloading: Packing, unpacking, and securing pallet-packed merchandise on or off tractor-trailers, shipping containers, and conveyor belt.

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operation & Equipment Management
• Pre-Trip Inspections: Performing routine equipment checks (e.g., checking fluid levels and tire pressure) before every shift to ensure the forklift is safe to operate.
• Basic Maintenance: Performing minor upkeep and immediately reporting equipment malfunctions or necessary repairs to supervisors.
• Material Transport: Safely maneuvering forklifts and other industrial vehicles to move goods around warehouses, factories, or construction sites.
• Loading & Unloading: Packing, unpacking, and securing pallet-packed merchandise on or off tractor-trailers, shipping containers, and conveyor belt.

Safety & Compliance

• Safety Protocols: Strictly following all occupational health and safety regulations to prevent accidents, spills, or injuries in high-traffic zones.