Licensed Forklift Operator — Safety & Load Master

Hungry Lion Fast Foods (Pty) Ltd; Kraaifontein; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career progression

Job summary

Hungry Lion Fast Foods (Pty) Ltd in the Western Cape seeks a reliable licensed forklift operator to support receiving, staging and loading of stock. You will perform pre-shift inspections, log findings and keep equipment in good working order while adhering to safety protocols.

As the primary on-site operator you will be responsible for safe stock movement, assist other drivers, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Valid, current forklift operator licence/certification for the equipment class in use (e.g. counterbalance).
• Medical fitness certificate where required by local regulation.
• Demonstrated safe operating record; manual handling and warehouse safety training.
• Basic literacy for inspection logs and dispatch/receiving documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely to receive, stage, and load stock according to schedule.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections and log findings.
• Report faults, near-misses, or damage and remove faulty equipment from service.
• Move pallets to support cycle counts and stocktakes without counting themselves.
• Maintain safe stacking, aisle clearance, and racking load limits.

Skills

Safe operation

Record keeping

Education

Medical fitness

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Hungry Lion Fast Foods (Pty) Ltd in the Western Cape seeks a reliable licensed forklift operator to support receiving, staging and loading of stock. You will perform pre-shift inspections, log findings and keep equipment in good working order while adhering to safety protocols.

As the primary on-site operator you will be responsible for safe stock movement, assist other drivers, and maintain accurate records.