Talent Pool: Forklift Driver

Wasteplan; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company is seeking an experienced forklift operator in Johannesburg. The role entails ensuring safety, productivity, and maintenance of the forklift. Applicants should have a Grade 10 education and 1-3 years of operating experience. Reliability and the ability to record daily tasks are essential. Closing date for applications is 07th November 2025.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years forklift operating experience is required.
• Must be able to fill in diary and reports.
• Qualification to operate forklift is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining SHEQ standards on and around your machine.
• Ensure maximum productivity from the forklift.
• Conduct basic maintenance and inspections.
• Maintain accurate production records and checklists.

Skills

Forklift operating experience

Literacy

Reliability

Education

Grade 10

Qualification to operate forklift

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for safe, smooth and productive operating of the forklift.

Responsibilities

• SHEQ Compliance
  • Responsible for maintaining SHEQ standards on and around your machine
  • Responsible for stacking and packing
  • Ensure safe stacking of product
  • Responsible for reporting substandard housekeeping conditions in your workplace
  • Responsible for reporting on quality of product transported with your machine
  • Make sure that you are properly qualified and certified to operate the equipment
  • Never allow anyone that is not properly qualified to operate the equipment
  • Always make sure the machine is locked and safe, i.e bucket or forks to be down, before maintenance or cleaning work on the machine can be done
  • Responsible for keeping management informed about the condition of the machine
• Ensure a Productive and Profitable Workflow
  • Responsible to achieve maximum productivity from your machine
  • Responsible to maintain enough fuel in tanks to complete the following shift
• Maintenance
  • Filling in checklists as per specific requirements on equipment
  • Report any machine malfunctions immediately
  • Basic maintenance of machine (check oil, grease, etc.)
  • Keeping your machine clean and tidy
  • Ensure 1 hourly inspections are conducted for wound up strapping on prop shafts and wheel joints
• Attendance
  • The nature of this position is of high responsibility. Operators must be reliable and add value to the team
  • Operators will be monitored closely for absenteeism
  • Be available for ADHOC work and work shifts when requested
• Record Keeping
  • Where required, production records and checklists are to be kept and submitted to the Site Supervisor on a daily basis
  • Record daily tasks and any maintenance done on your machine
  • Inform the Site Supervisor 3 months before your license expires

Requirements

• Grade 10
• 1-3 years forklift operating experience is required
• Literate, able to fill in diary and reports
• Qualification to operate forklift

Employment will be implemented in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.

Only Applicants being considered for the role will be contacted

Closing date : 07th November 2025

Should you wish to apply, please follow the online application process