Forklift Operator 3t (with a code 10 pdp) - Goodwood

Swift Human Resources; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Forklift Operator in Cape Town to efficiently operate a forklift for moving and stacking packaging materials and finished goods. The candidate must ensure safety and quality standards are adhered to while maintaining proper records for inventory. Requirements include a Senior Certificate and a valid forklift driver's license. The role emphasizes safe operations and meticulous attention to detail in inventory management.

Qualifications

• Must have a code 10 PDP, which is beneficial.
• Ability to perform product checks for quality conformance.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to handle packaging materials and finished goods.
• Ensure accurate and safe loading and offloading of goods.
• Maintain records for inventory control and safety compliance.

Education

Senior Certificate / Matric

Valid Forklift Driver's license

Job description

SUMMARY

The Forklift Operator 3t is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count packaging material and / or finished goods. The Operator is accountable for the safe (stacking, loading & off-loading) and efficient operation of the forklift and is required to perform product checks to ensure quality conformance and accurate quantities as per requirements. A code 10 PDP will be beneficial.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Senior Certificate / Matric
• Valid Forklift Driver's license

DUTIES

COLLECTING & DELIVERING GOODS

• Loading and offloading of trucks.
• Receiving / Put-Away: Unload inbound shipments safely and move packaging material to correct storage locations.
• Stack and store the packaging materials and / or finished goods efficiently.
• Quality: Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
• Order Picking: Pull and prepare product for production, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is allocated as per the requirement. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets production demands.
• Loading of returns: Efficiently move product from production areas for collection.
• Inventory: Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Safety, Sanitation, Security: Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.

STACKING AND PALLETIZING

• Comply with stacking and palletizing procedures.
• Compliance with pallet configuration.
• Ensure stacking of correct product, configuration and as per plan.
• Ensure quality, safety and food safety standards are adhered to.
• Ensure all cases and pallets are date coded.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Inspect and perform maintenance checks on the forklift daily.
• Report any abnormality on the equipment immediately.
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
• Safety Compliance and House Keeping.

POSITION INFO

Kindly apply if you meet the minimum requirements. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks consider your application as unsuccessful.