Forklift Driver

Safe operation: Operate the forklift in accordance with company safety procedures, traffic rules, and load limits, and immediately report any safety incidents or hazards. Loading accuracy: Ensure correct identification, orientation, and secure stacking of full pallets for primary and secondary distribution to prevent damage and mis-shipment.

Timeliness: Complete loading and offloading tasks within scheduled timeframes to support production flow and delivery windows. Equipment care: Perform daily pre‑start checks, report faults, and carry out basic upkeep (cleaning, refueling/charging) to maintain vehicle readiness. Housekeeping and stores: Maintain the pallet store and waste areas—sort pallets, manage pallet inventory, and remove waste to designated locations.

Recordkeeping and communication: Complete loading/offloading records, log equipment defects, and communicate status or issues to supervisors and quality personnel. Compliance and quality: Follow quality control instructions, adhere to handling procedures, and act on quality personnel feedback until approval is granted.

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Valid forklift license.

Overview

Safely and efficiently handle material movement to support production, receiving, and dispatch operations. Purpose: Load and offload full pallets of primary and secondary products onto and from transporter vehicles, ensuring correct placement and secure stacking for distribution. Scope: Perform loading and offloading functions within production, receiving, and dispatch areas.

Load full pallets of primary loads onto transporter vehicles and offload incoming vehicles. Load full pallets for secondary distribution customers. Maintain the pallet store, including sorting pallets and managing pallet inventory. Remove waste and deposit it in designated waste areas. Adhere to workplace safety, quality, and housekeeping standards while supporting production flow.

Responsibilities

Operate the forklift in accordance with company safety procedures, traffic rules, and load limits, and immediately report any safety incidents or hazards. Loading accuracy: Ensure correct identification, orientation, and secure stacking of full pallets for primary and secondary distribution to prevent damage and mis-shipment.

Timeliness: Complete loading and offloading tasks within scheduled timeframes to support production flow and delivery windows. Equipment care: Perform daily pre‑start checks, report faults, and carry out basic upkeep (cleaning, refueling/charging) to maintain vehicle readiness. Housekeeping and stores: Maintain the pallet store and waste areas—sort pallets, manage pallet inventory, and remove waste to designated locations.

Recordkeeping and communication: Complete loading/offloading records, log equipment defects, and communicate status or issues to supervisors and quality personnel. Compliance and quality: Follow quality control instructions, adhere to handling procedures, and act on quality personnel feedback until approval is granted.

Qualifications

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Valid forklift license.