Forklift Operator and Driver

The Focus Group; East London; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Focus Group is hiring a Forklift Operator & Driver for a full-time, on-site position in East London. You will operate a forklift to move materials, assist with loading/unloading, and support inventory control.

Applicants must have a Grade 12, a forklift licence, and a Code 10 driving licence. Prior forklift experience is preferred, with a focus on safety and accuracy in stock handling.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is required.
• Valid forklift licence and Code 10 license.
• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move materials and products safely.
• Receive stock from suppliers and offload pallets.
• Dispatch stock to customers and load into trucks.
• Maintain inventory records and report shortages or damages.
• Inspect forklift and perform basic maintenance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stock handling

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12

Forklift licence

Code 10 Driver licence

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

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ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Forklift Operator & Driver to join our team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a forklift to move materials and products as well as assist as a Driver.

RESPOSIBILITIES:

• Follow safety procedure and wear protective clothing.
• Accurately receive stock from suppliers
• Offload materials and merchandise and palletised stock items from incoming vehicles and stack them in assigned places, in the warehouse
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets/crates for storage or dispatch
• Efficiently dispatch solid stock to customers
• Load materials and merchandise and move from storage areas into trucks/containers for dispatch
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
• Transport raw material to production workstations
• Inspect Forklift to determine needs for repairs and perform regular maintenance
• Maintain updated records of inventory and activity logs
• Assist in maintaining security over stock
• Participate in frequent variances
• Maintain a safe an orderly environment
• Import knowledge on Students
• Any other reasonable instructions within the scope of work

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or relevant certificate/qualification
• Experience in a similar role
• Code 10 Driver licence
• Forklift licence