Forklift Operator

JOB SUMMARY

Ensure trucks is either loaded or off loaded timeously and carefully. Inspection, cleaning, repair and shrouding of stock. Inspection and fueling of forklifts and other machinery. Completion of relevant documentation.

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS

1.Operators will receive their instructions from the team leader. These instructions are usually communicated to them in writing on a picking slip, put away slip or bin to bin movements slip.

2.Ensure trucks is either loaded or off loaded timeously and carefully.

At the beginning of each shift Operators are to ensure that his forklift is cleaned. No cluttering of packets, newspaper, cool drink bottles, lunch boxes etc. will be permitted in the forklift cabin.

4.Ensure that the forklift daily inspections are done, and the forklift check sheets are completed accordingly and handed to the Shift Controller. All forklift defects must be highlighted and discussed with the Shift Controller.

5.You are responsible to ensure that your area of working is always clean and tidy. After the loading of each truck, ensure that no pallets are left lying around.

6.All Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience:

•Matric - Grade 12 (NQF 4) - Essential

•Minimum 3 years experience as a forklift operator working with glass.

•MUST have worked as a forklift operator in the past year.

•Valid Forklift license F2 + A + K (Double Forks)

•Gas handling experience

Skills and Inherent Requirements:

•Action-oriented: able to take tasks to completion

•Able to work well in a team

•Conflict Management and Problem Solving

•Planning skills

•Must be physically fit and have a valid fitness to work certificate

•Own transport with a valid code 8 Drivers license or reliable transportation

•Must be physically fit and have a valid fitness to work certificate.

•Available to work extended hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bellville, Western Cape (City of Cape Town): Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Have worked as a forklift operator in the past year?

Education:

• High School (matric) (Required)

Experience:

• as a forklift operator working with glass.: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Forklift License - F2+A+K ( Double Forks) (Required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/04/15Expected Start Date: 2025/05/01

Information :

• Company : Westside trading
• Position : Forklift Operator
• Location : Bellville, Western Cape
• Country : ZA