Forklift Operator: Warehouse & Dispatch Pro

VKB Agriculture; Reitz; On-site; ZAR 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

VKB Agriculture in Reitz, South Africa, currently seeks a driven Forklift Operator to move materials, load/unload, and manage stock within a busy warehouse. You will perform inspections, assist with shipments, and help maintain accurate inventory under strict dispatch deadlines.

The successful candidate will have a Grade 12/NQF 4, a valid forklift license, and 2–3 years of relevant experience. Overtime, shift work, and weekend availability are required where needed.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent.
• Valid Forklift Operator license/certification.
• 2–3 years forklift experience in warehouse or logistics.
• Good understanding of warehouse operations and inventory movement.
• Willing to work overtime including shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to move raw materials, finished goods, and stock.
• Pre-inspection of forklift and completion of forklift checklist before start of shift.
• Load and unload trucks accurately and safely.
• Transport materials between production, storage, and dispatch areas.
• Stack, store, and retrieve products in designated warehouse locations.
• Perform daily pre-use inspections of the forklift and report any defects or maintenance requirements.
• Assist truck driver/s by ensuring that vehicles are unloaded in a timely manner.
• Operate forklift to assist team members in picking, staging, loading, unloading, rotation, and storage of product.
• Assist to repack sales orders and loading orders.
• Ensure all loads are secure, balanced, and transported without damage.
• Assist with stock control, inventory counts, and stock rotation.
• Complete all relevant documentation accurately.
• Follow warehouse procedures and health and safety regulations at all times.
• Immediately report all damage and shrinkage as per Company Policy
• Report accidents, near misses, damaged stock, and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Perform any other duties as may be required by management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Loading/unloading

Safety awareness

Reading delivery notes

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Grade 12 / NQF Level 4

Job description

VKB Agriculture in Reitz, South Africa, currently seeks a driven Forklift Operator to move materials, load/unload, and manage stock within a busy warehouse. You will perform inspections, assist with shipments, and help maintain accurate inventory under strict dispatch deadlines.

The successful candidate will have a Grade 12/NQF 4, a valid forklift license, and 2–3 years of relevant experience. Overtime, shift work, and weekend availability are required where needed.