FORKLIFT DRIVER – GRADE 3 (MIBCO)

Oxyon People Solutions; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxyon People Solutions is seeking a reliable Forklift Driver to join a fast-paced automotive parts operation in South Africa. The role involves safe handling, loading/unloading, and moving materials between receiving, storage, production, and dispatch areas, while ensuring load security and routine equipment inspections.

The ideal candidate holds a valid forklift licence, has experience in warehouse or manufacturing environments, and demonstrates acute safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift operator certificate/licence.
• Previous forklift operating experience, preferably in a warehouse, manufacturing or automotive-parts environment.
• Ability to handle boxed and palletised materials safely.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety procedures.
• Ability to conduct routine forklift inspections and report faults.
• Good attention to detail and awareness of load stability and pedestrian safety.
• Reliable, punctual and able to follow instructions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move boxes, pallets and containers containing automotive parts.
• Load, unload and position materials in designated storage, production and dispatch areas.
• Transport materials between receiving, storage, production and dispatch areas as instructed.
• Check loads for stability and ensure materials are secure before moving.
• Conduct daily pre-use forklift inspections and report any defects or safety concerns.
• Follow workplace traffic rules, speed limits and pedestrian-safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area.
• Prevent damage to stock, equipment and company property.
• Report damaged packaging, stock discrepancies and misplaced materials to the supervisor.
• Wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all health and safety procedures.
• Follow instructions from supervisors and support the smooth running of daily operations.

Skills

Forklift licence

Forklift experience

Material handling

Safety awareness

Inspection

Load stability

Teamwork

Job description

Job Overview

A well-established company in the automotive manufacturing industry is seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Forklift Driver to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for moving, loading, unloading and positioning boxes, pallets and containers containing automotive parts safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move boxes, pallets and containers containing automotive parts.

• Load, unload and position materials in designated storage, production and dispatch areas.

• Transport materials between receiving, storage, production and dispatch areas as instructed.

• Check loads for stability and ensure materials are secure before moving.

• Conduct daily pre-use forklift inspections and report any defects or safety concerns.

• Follow workplace traffic rules, speed limits and pedestrian-safety procedures.

• Maintain a clean and organised work area.

• Prevent damage to stock, equipment and company property.

• Report damaged packaging, stock discrepancies and misplaced materials to the supervisor.

• Wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all health and safety procedures.

• Follow instructions from supervisors and support the smooth running of daily operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid forklift operator certificate/licence.

• Previous forklift operating experience, preferably in a warehouse, manufacturing or automotive-parts environment.

• Ability to handle boxed and palletised materials safely.

• Good understanding of workplace health and safety procedures.

• Ability to conduct routine forklift inspections and report faults.

• Good attention to detail and awareness of load stability and pedestrian safety.

• Reliable, punctual and able to follow instructions.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be responsible, alert and safety-focused, with a strong commitment to handling materials carefully and preventing damage to stock. The candidate must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced operational environment while following company procedures.