Truck Driver (Code 14)

HR Talent Partner SA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Manufacturing Engineering company in Cape Town is seeking a Truck Driver to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 certificate, a minimum of 3 years Code 14 driving experience, and a valid PDP. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as ensuring safe deliveries and collections, vehicle inspection, and assisting with stock management. A competitive salary and opportunities for internal advancement are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Internal career advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Code 14 Driving Experience.
• Valid PDP required.
• Forklift License is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure deliveries/collections are done per daily trip sheet.
• Handle stock safely during delivery.
• Report any accidents or breakdowns on the road.

Skills

Code 14 Driving Experience

Valid PDP

Forklift License

Willingness to work Overtime

Good Communication

Education

Grade 12/ Senior Certificate

Job description

Truck Driver (Code 14) position available in Cape Town.

A well-established Manufacturing Engineering company is looking for a Truck Driver to join their team on full time permanent basis in the Northern Suburbs, Cape Town.

Very good salary on offer (subject to background and experience) plus internal career advancement.

Position Requirements:

• Grade 12/ Senior Certificate
• 3yrs Code 14 Driving Experience
• Valid PDP
• Forklift License (Beneficial)
• Must be willing to work weekends
• Must be willing to work Overtime (when required)

Position Responsibilities:

Deliveries & Collections (Truck Driver):

• Ensure all deliveries/collections are being done as per daily trip sheet.
• Upon delivery at suppliers/customers, make sure all stock is handled safely.
• Ensure that the correct stock, quantity of stock and quality of stock is correct.
• When completing deliveries, make sure all documents issued has been signed.
• Upon collection, ensure all necessary documents are signed for and that it’s completed accurately.
• To ensure that all deliveries and collections is recorded on trip sheet, hand in daily to Senior Shipping controller.
• Report and inform any delays/interruption on the road to superior.
• Report any breakdowns/accidents on the road to superior.
• Ensure Truck is parked inside the designated building / holding areas.
• Ensure vehicle licence is valid & renewed yearly or when required.
• Inspect condition of company vehicles and report any damages daily.
• Ensure Truck is filled as required by the suggested supplier
• Ensure consumption of truck is on standard
• Abide by all & local government laws of the road

Driving & Transport (Forklift Driver):

• Transport bobbins and raw material to production floor / area
• Transportation, storage and/or stacking of:
  • Pallets
  • Finished goods
  • Strip Steel
  • Rod
  • Flat Wire
• Ensure that correct storage and stacking methods / standards are followed at all times. No pallets are to be stacked against each other
• Assist with stock counts / stock take of raw material from time to time
• Correspond the bobbin report of the bobbin prior to the transportation of the bobbin
• Transportation of raw material
• Loading /offloading of trucks at plant and load stock into relevant store/s
• Assist with the loading of containers
• Report any quality discrepancy / problem of material / productions loaded / transported
• Assist other departments with ad hoc forklift driving and transport duties as required
• Report any incident / accident immediately to operations foreman / senior manager
• Ensure safe operation / driving methods of forklift on plant
• Follow all rules and regulations with relations and operation methods as forklift driver
• Adhere to H & S regulations of plant, with relation to a forklift driver
• Ensure consistent and correct use of PPE in plant at all times,
• Take extreme precaution when operating the forklift at plants, roads and/or surrounding areas

Housekeeping:

• Ensure that an acceptable standard of housekeeping
• Ensure that each pallet is in a clean and tidy condition prior to loading
• Ensure that wrapping and packaging of each pallet is in a neat condition. Any torn wrapping is to be replaced prior to loading.

General:

• Follow any lawful and reasonable instruction received from management
• Work according to the shift roster from week to week.
• Be willing to work overtime / extended hours as a result of operational influences
• Attend rotational shifts over weekends according to the shift roster

Reporting:

• Report Name
  • Trip Sheets
  • Inspection of Vehicles
• To Whom & Frequency
  • Senior Shipping Controller
  • Senior Shipping Controller
• By When
  • Daily
  • Daily

Applying for Position:

• Only open to South African citizens.
• If you are interested in this great career opportunity, please send your CV.