Material Handler - Packaging Supplier / Filler / Forklift Driver-1

Solenis; Gauteng; On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialty chemicals is seeking a Material Handler to ensure quality packing and operational efficiency. This role involves operating forklifts and various machinery while adhering to safety standards. With competitive pay and benefits, it's an opportunity for growth and a commitment to diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k))

Opportunities for Growth and Development

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and other machinery.
• Ability to lift weights as required.
• Strong attention to detail for quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper material handling and packing processes.
• Conduct regular inspections and log production data.
• Operate machinery and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Physical Lifting

Attention to Detail

Safety Standards

Tools

Forklift

Shrink Wrapping Machines

Filling Machines

Job description

Material Handler - Packaging Supplier / Filler / Forklift Driver

Location: Kempton Park, South Africa

Type: Full time

Posted: 3 days ago

Application Deadline: February 17 (2 days left)

Job Requisition ID: R

Responsibilities

• Ensure minimum packout consumable quantities in all areas, including machine tapes, hand tapes, plastic wrap, and stickers, to prevent congestion.
• Remove old material immediately after use.
• Verify product quality before handing over to warehouse.
• Change plastic when necessary and check that batch numbers, dates, and stickers are properly affixed on all boxes and drums, with pallets neatly wrapped.
• Dispatch only when all packing complies with standards.
• Log production data accurately in the packout logsheet, including off-spec products.
• Take hourly GP samples to the lab for analysis.
• Move full pallets to designated areas according to shift allocation, ensuring proper stacking and good housekeeping.
• Complete forklift inspection logs and report deviations.
• Physically lift weights as required during packing and decanting processes.
• Assist robot operators with manual lifting when necessary.
• Handle off-spec products and ensure proper storage.
• Conduct walk-around inspections, report deviations, and perform weight checks regularly.
• Check and maintain bottle feeding and unscrambling equipment, reject deviations, and report issues.
• Ensure video jets and batch printing are functioning correctly.
• Manually cap bottles and clean spills promptly.
• Perform troubleshooting around filling stations and adhere to production plans.
• Operate machinery such as shrink wrapping machines and filling machines.
• Re-gas forklifts when required.
• Maintain safety, health, and environmental standards, participate in safety meetings, and keep work areas clean.

Why Work Here?

At Solenis, we value our people, offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)), and opportunities for growth and development. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

About Us

Solenis is a global leader in specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, providing sustainable solutions to improve operations, protect assets, and minimize environmental impact. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, with 71 manufacturing facilities worldwide, employing over 15,000 professionals across six continents.