Forklift Operator - Montague Gardens Branch

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal recycling company is seeking a Forklift Operator in Cape Town. The role involves operating the forklift for transporting materials and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a Grade 12 certificate, a valid forklift license, and relevant experience. A commitment to safety and the ability to work independently are essential for this physically demanding position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily inspections of the Forklift.
• Load and off-load scrap metal on and off trucks.
• Maintain safe working procedures at all times.

Skills

Forklift operation

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 12 certificate or equivalent

Valid Forklift license and/or certificate

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 where 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

Qualifications

• 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 the following URLs: https://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.