Forklift Operator - Montague Gardens Branch

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

Job summary

A leading company in the metal recycling industry seeks a Forklift Operator in Cape Town to assist with material handling. The ideal candidate will have a valid Forklift license, solid experience in a physically demanding environment, and strong time management skills. This role involves daily inspections and compliance with safety regulations, ensuring efficient operation within a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 2 – 5 years relevant experience required.
• Willingness to work overtime is essential.
• Previous experience in a physically demanding working environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily inspections and report any faults.
• Load and off-load scrap metal onto trucks or containers.
• Maintain safe working procedures at all times.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Self-motivated

Education

Grade 12 certificate or equivalent

Valid Forklift license and/or certificate

Job description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

The following tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Carry out daily inspections of the Forklift and report any faults
• Do general maintenance and cleaning of the Forklift
• Move and place scrap metal material were instructed
• Load and off-load scrap metal 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
  
  

Applicants Must Have The Following Qualifying Criteria

• 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
  
  

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
  
  

Shortlisted applicants will be subject to background checks including credit, criminal and polygraph testing.

Candidates are encouraged to apply for this vacancy on www.sametal.co.za/careers/

or https://www.ditto.jobs/job-details?id=1517325823 by no later than Thursday, 15 May 2025.

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 authorised 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.