Forklift Driver

Vector Logistics; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Logistics is seeking a Forklift Driver in Gauteng to support warehousing operations. The role involves loading and unloading goods with a forklift, performing safety checks and stock control, and maintaining orderly, safe work areas across shifts.

The position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and adherence to health and safety standards within a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Matric required with forklift license.
• Minimum of 1 year warehousing or similar experience.
• Proficient in basic computer tasks and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload products using the forklift.
• Conduct forklift safety checks and report faults.
• Assist with stock counts and housekeeping in the warehouse.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping and daily operational tasks.
• Follow safety rules and ensure a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal

Logical thinking

Basic numerical ability

Education

Matric

Forklift license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Vector Logistics Forklift Driver

Permanent

Gauteng

Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector’s vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in ‘multi-temperature’ vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose

Loading and unloading of products

Key Responsibilities

Daily operational requirement

• Conduct forklift safety checks and report faults
• Changing batteries, charging and filling of battery water
• Adhering to safety and housekeeping rules
• Stock take or empty bin checks as per operational requirement
• Offloading and loading of product
• Perform safe handling and stacking procedures
• Cleaning of MHE daily
• Remove and neatly stack pallets
• Take part in monthly stock counts
• Rotational shifts as per operational requiring
• Multi-tasking

Housekeeping

• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and ensure correct storage.
• Ensure that stacking is neat, square and secure.
• Ensure the work area is neat and tidy at all times.
• Stock handling – minimize stock damages.
• Ensure waste on floors is cleaned before the end of the day and walk ways are neat and tidy.
• Ensure pallet boards and pallets are removed timeously from pick levels and cold room.

Assist on Stock Count Preparations

• Assists to prepare the warehouse for the stock count.
• Ensure all damaged stock has been isolated and notes have been placed.
• Ensure easy access to product for counting purposes.
• Conduct daily stock counting as requested by the Warehouse Shift Controller.
• Report all problem stocks to the Shift Warehouse Controller

Timekeeping

• Clock in and out at correct times.
• Keep overtime at a minimum.
• Report late coming to the Shift Warehouse Controller

Occupational Health and Safety Compliance

• Observe compliance with the health and safety regulations / ISO requirements.
• Ensure a high level of housekeeping, fire and accident prevention, safe work practices Good Handling Practices
• Ensure loading and freezer door are kept closed.

• Ensure a glass free area by covering glass fixtures and not allowing cups and bottles near any product.

Teamwork and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self- development.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Support and drive the business core values.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
• General loading accuracy
• Health and safety compliance and risk elimination
• Accurate timekeeping
• Load rate

Key Relationships

Internal

• Site management
• Warehouse and administration teams
• Transport

External

• Contract cleaning staff

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric, forklift license
• Minimum of 1 years’ warehousing or similar functional experience

Skills and Competencies

Behaviour Standards

• Be brilliant at the basics
• Face the brutal facts
• Smash the silos
• Lead with integrity, respect and energy
• Be curious and challenge change
• Take accountability for results and people

Knowledge

• Warehouse-based stock and handling processes
• Warehouse methodologies and principles
• Stock checking principles and practices
• Knowledge of warehouse stock
• Understanding shipments
• Inventory control management

Skills

• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Verbal and written communication
• Interpersonal
• Logical thinking

• Basic Numerical ability / aptitude

Attributes

• Initiative
• Tolerant of stress and pressure
• Attention to detail
• Deadline driven
• Able to prioritise

We look forward to hearing from you!