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Forklift Operator at Maersk Line

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Matric , National Certificate
  • Experience 1 – 5 years
  • Location KwaZulu-Natal
  • City Durban
  • Job Field Engineering / Technical&nbsp

Forklift Operator at Maersk Line

Forklift Operator

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • When you join Maersk, you’ll find that the world is your workplace. You’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things.
  • We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values.
  • To us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together.
  • Living our values means competing in the marketplace in an ethical way so our name is synonymous with being a credible and valuable business partner.
  • Through Constant Care and Humbleness, we strive to prepare for the future, while never forgetting that our customers and competitors are key to our ability to improve.
  • In our daily work Uprightness and Our Employees mean that transparency and accountability in everything we do go hand in hand with being an inspiring, challenging place to work.
  • At Maersk, we take pride in hiring the best person for the job – irrespective of gender, age, nationality, or religious belief.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily Forklift Operation:

  • Safely operate forklifts to transport pallets within the facility, from receiving areas to storage locations and loading docks.
  • Load and unload pallets from delivery trucks and containers.
  • Ensure proper handling of fruit pallets to prevent damage and maintain quality.
  • Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies to the supervisor team.
  • Assist in inventory tracking by scanning and recording pallet movements using warehouse management systems (WMS).

Quality Control & Compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Conduct and complete daily inspections and report any mechanical issues to the maintenance team.
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
  • Ensure doors to the cold storage remain closed when not in use to maintain temperature integrity.

Team Collaboration:

  • Coordinate with warehouse staff, quality control teams, and drivers to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
  • Assist with general warehouse duties as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

  • Grade 12 diploma or equivalent required.
  • Relevant certifications (Forklift/ Clamp/ High Reach Certification)

Experience:

  • Minimum of 1-5 years of operating experience, preferably in a Paper Warehouse environment.
  • Experience in the fruit export industry is preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to operate warehouse management systems (WMS) or scanners.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Being able to follow instructions accurately and in a timely manner is important
  • Ability to read and understand despatch and receiving documents, and safety guidelines.
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination and peripheral vision.
  • Efficient individual with excellent time management skills

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Maersk Line on www.maersk.com to apply

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