Forklift Driver

Overview Safely and efficiently move, load, and unload materials/product in the production area. This includes transporting goods, organizing stock, and ensuring that all tasks are completed in a way that maintains safety and order.

Responsibilities

• Inspect forklift according to laid down specification
• Perform daily pre-operation checks and report maintenance issues on forklifts
• Conduct safety checks to ensure loads are properly stacked and centered
• Adhere to all safety regulations and company procedures
• Safely and efficiently operate a forklift to load, unload and transport raw materials, packaging and finished products within the production and warehouse areas
• Assist with stock count for accurate weighing of product
• Move pallets/bins to dedicated areas as required
• Moving pallets and buckets from washing to sulphur cages.
• Sulphuring of product according to formulation and specifications.
• Maintain housekeeping of yard, sulphur chambers & scrubber hole.
• Neatness of forklift
• Ad hoc Tasks

Qualifications

• Matric or Equivalent Qualification
• Valid Forklift License is essential
• 1 Year Forklift Driver Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Knowledge of food safety rules
• Strong knowledge of forklift safety practices and load handling
• Stock Count
• Good Vision
• Good Health
• Attention to Detail: Ensures product quality and identifies defects early
• Reliability & Work Ethic: Consistently meets attendance and performance expectations
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment
• Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows through
• Adaptability: Responds positively to changing production demands
• Safety Awareness: Proactively adheres to and promotes safe work practices
• Communication Skills: Clearly communicates issues to supervisors or team members
• Efficiency Focus: Works productively while maintaining quality & safety standards