Talent Pool: Forklift Driver

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

• 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

• Responsible to achieve maximum productivity from your machine
• Responsible to maintain enough fuel in tanks to complete the following shift

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

Only Applicants being considered for the role will be contacted

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