Forklift Operator - Aluworks

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aluminium works industry is looking for a Forklift Operator to join their team in Cape Town. The role involves operating forklifts, performing inspections, and ensuring the safe handling of aluminium products. Successful candidates will work in a dynamic environment and receive a formal offer after pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• 2 – 5 years relevant experience in a similar role.
• Willingness to work overtime in a physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily inspections of the Forklift and report any faults.
• Load and off-load aluminium materials on and off trucks or containers.
• Maintain safe working procedures at all times.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

Grade 12 certificate or equivalent

Valid Forklift license

Job description

Job Description

Job Description:

The Aluminium works department requires a committed, hardworking and trustworthy individual to join the team as a Forklift Operator. The successful candidate will report directly to the Line Manager, Assistant Production Manager, Production Manager and Quality Manager. (SHIFT POSITION).

The Forklift Operator’s primary purpose is to provide support within the Aluworks division as dictated by operational requirements in the form of moving material, bags, bins and other products.

Responsibilities (not Limited To The Below)

• Carry out daily inspections of the Forklift and report any faults
• Do general maintenance and cleaning of the Forklift
• Move and place Aluminium products were instructed
• Load and off-load aluminium materials on and off trucks or containers
• Complete check lists and log sheets
• Maintain safe working procedures at all times
• Abide by the regulations as set out in the O.H.S.A and company policies
  
  

Qualifying Experience

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
• Valid Forklift license and/or certificate
• 2 – 5 years relevant experience
• Willingness to work overtime
• Previous experience in a physically demanding working environment would be advantageous
  
  

Qualifying Attributes

• Committed, hardworking and self-motivated
• Time management and organizational skills
• Display a professional work approach
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Flexible and willing to work overtime and shifts
  
  

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorized to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.