Forklift Driver(External Applications Only)

Cashbuild; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials retailer in South Africa is seeking a Forklift Driver. The successful candidate will operate the forklift safely while providing excellent customer service in the store. The role requires a valid forklift license, good communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers a chance to be part of a dynamic team with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or minimum of 1 year work related experience.
• Must communicate in English and the local language.
• Must be physically fit to operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Forklift safely.
• Provide excellent customer service in the store.
• Adhere to housekeeping and merchandising standards.

Skills

Customer service skills

Basic calculations

Communication in English

Ability to work under pressure

Physical fitness

Forklift operation

Education

Grade 12

Valid forklift license

Job description

Overview

About the job Forklift Driver (External Applications Only)

To operate and maintain the Forklift in a safe and cost effective manner. Ensure comprehensive Customer service in the Store. Merchandising of stock, shelf price labelling and housekeeping within designated area of responsibility.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or minimum of 1 (one) year work related experience
• Ability to communicate in English and the dominant language spoken in the geographical area where the position is available
• Ability to perform basic calculations accurately
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends and Public Holidays
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be physically fit to operate a forklift
• Must have a valid forklift license

Key Performance Areas

Customer Service

• Acknowledge all Customers and determine their needs
• Advise Customers correctly on product
• Assist Customer with any product queries
• Assist with Customer complaints timely
• Add on sales, e.g. paint v/s paint brushes, thinners, etc.
• Ensure efficient Customer service by ensuring that Customer’s purchases are loaded without any delays
• Ensure Customers purchases are loaded carefully without damaging the goods or the Customers vehicle
• Advise Customers on the additional services provided:
• Delivery service / bulk deposits
• Glass cutting
• Plan reading
• Credit programmes
• Special orders
• Trusses
• Distant ordering
• VIC Customer Programme
• Must be certified in Product Knowledge
• Must be available in aisle of responsibility

Merchandising Standards

• Bulk stock area to be merchandised safely and according to Store layout plan
• Must ensure your area of responsibility is fully merchandised according to Store layout and planograms
• Merchandise stock according to approved layouts and planograms

Housekeeping

Ensure that your area is free of obstacles, stock is merchandised immediately after being received and that Customers can enter and leave your aisle without any risk of injury or irritation. Correct shelf price labelling within area of responsibility. Ensure Checklist completed as required when on duty with Canteen and Toilet / Showers schedule

Ready for Business

Adhere to Ready for Business and Beyond my Control as per the CB Way

Loss Prevention and Security

Identify any gaps in the displays, investigate causes and report any concerns to management. Be aware of suspicious behaviours or people and report any suspicions to management. No product to be loaded for a Customer without proof of purchase or required documentation

Safety (OHSA) Requirements

• Ensure not to overload the Forklift
• Ensure not to overload racking and shelving (Do not stack roof tiles / bricks and cement more than two pallets high.)
• Ensure to wear the Safety Helmet and Kidney Belt at all times when operating the Forklift
• Do not use forklift to lift personnel
• Ensure that the Entrance and Exit are free of obstacles and that Customers can enter and leave CB Stores without risk of injury
• Ensure to report any faults on the Forklift immediately
• Ensure to report in time when the Forklift is due for a service
• Ensure to wear protective clothing when necessary
• Do not operate the Forklift if there are any mechanical faults
• Ensure that the Forklift is inspected daily, checklist completed and any faults reported

Values

Integrity

• Complying with generally accepted standards in activities related to the position.
• keeps promises.
• creates realistic expectations.
• is sincere.
• handles sensitive information carefully.
• shows awareness of values, indicates when boundaries are crossed.

Accuracy

• Effectively handling detailed information and being consistently attentive to details.
• Works in an orderly fashion.
• Ensures that matters are handled in an orderly and accurate manner from start to finish.
• Prevents mistakes.
• Invests energy in checking his/her work for mistakes.

Client focus

• Identifying and actively responding to clients\' wishes and needs.
• Deals with clients in a friendly manner.
• Shows involvement in the client\'s problem.
• Makes clients feel welcome.
• Approaches the client\'s question with a can-do mentality

Personal development

• Being aware of one\'s own strengths and weaknesses: consciously working on personal development.
• Is focused on self-broadening and/or gaining more in-depth knowledge.
• Follows relevant training programmes and/or looks for opportunities to gain experience.
• Seeks and uses opportunities for personal development.
• Asks for feedback in order to learn