Senior Long-Load Forklift & Side Loader Operator

Lumax energy; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumax Energy is seeking an experienced Forklift & Side Loader Operator to join our warehouse operations in Midrand or Olifantsfontein. The role focuses on safe movement and handling of long steel and aluminium sections up to 6 metres, with additional general warehouse duties when not operating equipment.

We require a highly experienced candidate in counterbalance forklifts and side loaders, with strong attention to preventing product damage on galvanised, coated, or aluminium materials.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years' forklift/material-handling experience.
• At least 2-3 years' direct experience handling long steel sections, structural profiles, tubing or aluminium extrusions.
• Proven experience handling sections up to approximately 6 metres in length.

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance forklifts and side loaders safely and efficiently.
• Handle long steel, aluminium profiles, rails and similar sections up to 6 metres in length.
• Load and unload trucks and other delivery vehicles.
• Move long and awkward materials safely within warehouse and yard areas.
• Position and stack materials to prevent instability or damage.
• Take care with galvanised, coated and aluminium products.
• Inspect forklift and side-loader equipment before use and report defects.
• Assist with picking, loading, receiving and dispatch activities as required.
• Assist with stock counts and inventory-control activities.
• Maintain clean and orderly warehouse and operating areas.
• Follow warehouse procedures, traffic-management rules and health and safety requirements.
• Work overtime and weekends when required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Long load handling

Safety compliance

Inventory control

Overtime readiness

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Job description

Lumax Energy is seeking an experienced Forklift & Side Loader Operator to join our warehouse operations in Midrand or Olifantsfontein. The role focuses on safe movement and handling of long steel and aluminium sections up to 6 metres, with additional general warehouse duties when not operating equipment.

We require a highly experienced candidate in counterbalance forklifts and side loaders, with strong attention to preventing product damage on galvanised, coated, or aluminium materials.