Job Purpose:

• The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count packaging material and/or finished goods. The Operator is accountable for the safe (stacking, loading & off-loading) and efficient operation of the forklift and is required to perform product checks to ensure quality conformance and accurate quantities as per requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Collecting & Delivering Goods

• Loading and offloading of trucks.
• Receiving/Put-Away: Unload inbound shipments safely and move packaging material to correct storage locations.
• Stack and store the packaging materials and/or finished goods efficiently.
• Quality: Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
• Order Picking: Pull and prepare product for production, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is allocated as per the requirement. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets production demands.
• Loading of returns: Efficiently move product from production areas for collection
• Inventory: Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Safety, Sanitation, Security: Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.

Stacking and Palletizing

• Comply with stacking and palletizing procedures
• Compliance with pallet configuration
• Ensure stacking of correct product, configuration and as per plan
• Ensure quality, safety and food safety standards are adhered to
• Ensure all cases and pallets are date coded

Ensure safe operation and maintenance of equipment

• Inspect and perform maintenance checks on the forklift daily.
• Report any abnormality on the equipment immediately.
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.

Safety Compliance and House Keeping

• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area.
• Comply with company safety and quality procedures and instruction.
• Contribute to a safe and more efficient operating environment and continuous quality improvement in work area.
• Comply with emergency procedures during emergency situations.

Qualifying Attributes:

Qualifications:

• Senior Certificate/Matric
• Valid Forklift Driver’s license
• Proficiency in English Language
• Literate (reading comprehension) with basic numerical skills

Experience:

• Warehouse/stores experience in warehousing environment.
• 2 years’ forklift driving experience
• FMCG factory environment experience would be advantageous

Skills:

• Methodical
• Strong procedural aptitude
• Ability to learn and aquire new knowledge and skill
• Skilled in using applicable equipment and/or systems
• Communication
• Conscientious in updating required records/documents
• Computer literate (advantage)

Working Environment/Conditions:

• Long hours, overtime, working on weekends and public holidays when required
• Walking, climbing and standing
• 24-hour operation, with rotating shifts
• Zero tolerance to alcohol

On Offer:

• Range of between R 75 000 – R 90 000 Total Cost to company per Annum (Dependent on various factors including current earnings)
• Total cost To Company is inclusive of a 13th Cheque
• Benefits include Pension and Provident Fund, Disability & Group Life Cover, Funeral Assistance.
• Overtime & shift allowances payable where applicable

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Safety medical will be conducted
• Criminal checks will be conducted
• Qualifications verifications will be conducted
• References will be required