Forklift Operator – Safe, Efficient Material Handling

Kabstrading Co; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Kabstrading Co. in Bloemfontein seeks a licensed forklift operator to move goods within warehouses and sites. You will perform pre-trip inspections, handle loading and unloading, and ensure safe, efficient material transport under supervision.

Responsibilities emphasize safety compliance, proper stacking, and maintaining clear pathways. Candidates should be reliable, punctual and able to work in a fast-paced industrial environment. Willingness to follow strict OH&S protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Trip Inspections: Performing routine equipment checks (e.g., checking fluid levels and tire pressure) before every shift to ensure the forklift is safe to operate.
• Basic Maintenance: Performing minor upkeep and immediately reporting equipment malfunctions or necessary repairs to supervisors.
• Material Transport: Safely maneuvering forklifts and other industrial vehicles to move goods around warehouses, factories, or construction sites.
• Loading & Unloading: Packing, unpacking, and securing pallet-packed merchandise on or off tractor-trailers, shipping containers, and conveyor belt.
• Safety & Compliance
• Safety Protocols: Strictly following all occupational health and safety regulations to prevent accidents, spills, or injuries in high-traffic zones.
• Workplace Organization: Ensuring that driving pathways, dock lifts, and loading areas are free from obstructions and well-maintained.
• Load Limits: Verifying that loads are centered, properly stacked, shrink-wrapped, and within the forklift's designated weight capacity

Job description

Kabstrading Co. in Bloemfontein seeks a licensed forklift operator to move goods within warehouses and sites. You will perform pre-trip inspections, handle loading and unloading, and ensure safe, efficient material transport under supervision.

Responsibilities emphasize safety compliance, proper stacking, and maintaining clear pathways. Candidates should be reliable, punctual and able to work in a fast-paced industrial environment. Willingness to follow strict OH&S protocols is essential.