Forklift Operator & Driver

Zohorecruit; East London; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator & Driver for a full-time role in East London, Eastern Cape. You will handle safe movement, storage and dispatch of stock, operate a forklift and support driving duties.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of forklift experience, Grade 12 or equivalent, and a commitment to safety. This position offers stable employment with a focus on warehouse operations and customer service.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• 1-3 years of forklift operation experience.
• Basic safety and material handling knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and wear the required personal protective equipment.
• Receive stock from suppliers and verify quantities and condition.
• Offload incoming vehicles and stack materials and palletised stock in designated warehouse areas.
• Locate and move stock onto pallets or into crates for storage or dispatch.
• Accurately and efficiently dispatch stock to customers.
• Load materials and merchandise into trucks and containers.
• Identify and report damaged stock, shortages and quality concerns.
• Transport raw materials to production workstations.
• Conduct routine forklift inspections, report repair needs and carry out maintenance within the scope of the role.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and activity logs.
• Assist with stock security, regular stock counts and variance checks.
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly working environment.
• Share practical knowledge with students and trainees.
• Assist with driving duties and carry out other reasonable tasks within the scope of the role.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safe loading and offload

Education

Grade 12

Job description

• Job Type Full time
• Work Experience 1-3 years
• Required Skills
  • Forklift operation
  • Safe loading and offloadi...
  • +7
• City East London
• State/Province Eastern Cape
• Country South Africa

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Our client is an established South African property company specialising in the development, leasing and management of commercial and industrial real estate. Ethics, customer service and teamwork are central to its operations.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Our client is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator & Driver for a full-time position. The successful candidate will handle the safe movement, storage and dispatch of stock, operate a forklift and assist with driving duties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow safety procedures and wear the required personal protective equipment.

Receive stock from suppliers and verify quantities and condition.

Offload incoming vehicles and stack materials and palletised stock in designated warehouse areas.

Locate and move stock onto pallets or into crates for storage or dispatch.

Accurately and efficiently dispatch stock to customers.

Load materials and merchandise into trucks and containers.

Identify and report damaged stock, shortages and quality concerns.

Transport raw materials to production workstations.

Conduct routine forklift inspections, report repair needs and carry out maintenance within the scope of the role.

Maintain accurate inventory records and activity logs.

Assist with stock security, regular stock counts and variance checks.

Maintain a safe, clean and orderly working environment.

Share practical knowledge with students and trainees.

Assist with driving duties and carry out other reasonable tasks within the scope of the role.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12 or a relevant certificate or qualification.