Reach Truck Operator

Unitrans; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled Reach Truck Operator to assist with warehouse tasks such as loading, offloading, and ensuring safety compliance. This permanent position requires candidates to have Hazchem and Dangerous Goods training, as well as a valid Reach Truck license. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, professional, and flexible to cover various warehouse functions.

Qualifications

• Must be literate.
• Experience with Reach Truck operation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Reach Truck in accordance with warehouse regulations.
• Conduct daily pre- and post-inspections of the Reach Truck.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Education

Hazchem training accreditation

Dangerous Goods training accreditation

Valid Reach Truck license

Job description

Closing Date 2025/07/17

Reference Number UNI250702-8

Job Title: Reach Truck Operator

Business Unit / Division: Consumer

Contract Total: Johannesburg

Job Type Classification: Permanent - Normal

Location - Town / City: Longmeadow

Location - Province: Gauteng

Location - Country: South Africa

Job Advert Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a high-calibre Reach Truck Driver to assist with housekeeping, checking, picking, loading, and offloading. Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties, and responsibilities below for further information.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be literate
• Attention to detail
• Presentable and customer service-oriented
• Hazchem training accreditation
• Dangerous Goods training accreditation
• Valid Reach Truck license and driving experience

Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand and accept this document by signing and dating in the designated area.
• Conduct oneself professionally, projecting a positive image of the company at all times.
• Drive the Reach Truck in accordance with warehouse regulations.
• Follow all Unitrans policies and procedures.
• Adhere to safe working procedures in line with Occupational Health and Safety Act and customer requirements.
• Wear all PPE while on duty.
• Perform duties in compliance with dangerous goods requirements.
• Ensure Reach Truck is in safe working condition and submit to medical examinations as required.
• Undergo body searches upon entry and departure from premises.
• Participate in alcohol testing upon entering company premises.
• Assist with checking of picked products, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Pick correct products from designated locations, following proper procedures.
• Perform manual picking from warehouse racks while operating the Reach Truck, following safety protocols.
• Handle products carefully to prevent damage during loading and offloading.
• Load vehicles with picked products as instructed.
• Assist with the inversion of drums and other warehouse tasks as needed.
• Participate in multiskilling within the warehouse.
• Follow time and attendance procedures, work overtime when necessary, and rotate shifts as scheduled.
• Conduct daily pre- and post-inspections of the Reach Truck, check battery electrolyte levels, and ensure proper battery rotation and charging.
• Complete the Reach Truck logbook accurately daily.
• Report mechanical defects or damages immediately to the supervisor.
• Participate in disciplinary procedures if required.
• Only authorized personnel may operate MHE; forklifts keys are restricted to supervisors or managers.
• Contribute positively to operational improvements and system changes.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness, especially at the end of shifts, including storing pallets neatly and assisting with housekeeping.
• Assist with stock takes and repacking damaged stock as instructed.
• Be flexible to cover other warehouse functions when needed.