Forklift Operator

The main objective of the Warehouse forklift operator is the transportation of products or other business related items. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the proper reception and subsequent movement of products in the warehouse, ensuring good physical condition and freshness is maintained, and that they are delivered efficiently and safely on time to the final departure point within the operations.

Specific Functions:

• Receive and carry out movements of palletized products into and within the warehouse operations from offloading straight through to final outbound dispatch. This also includes putaway and replenishment activities.
• Identify and locate products in appropriate warehouse zones based on order information or other instructions and transport to the designated zone or area.
• Pick products with precision and efficiency assessing the appropriate expiration date.
• Physically verify that products are in good condition including meeting established freshness standards.
• Report any damaged or non-conforming products to coordinator or supervisor.
• Arrange products on pallets according to the established configuration.
• Ensure that products are securely placed and comply with palletization procedures prior and during movement.
• Notify the coordinator/supervisor when the selection and palletization of a load are completed.
• Obtain authorization from the picking or dispatch coordinator before moving the load to the assigned staging area or cage.
• Operate and use equipment, safely and in accordance with established warehouse safety standards.
• Coordinate your staff to maintain order and cleanliness in your work area. Experience/Qualifications/Skills: A minimum of 1 years’ experience in materials / warehouse role Demonstrates effective problem-solving abilities Organization and time management abilities. Customer service skills.