Production Forklift Assistant

SUMMARY:
Production Forklift Assistant

POSITION INFO:

Production Support Assistant - Forklift Driver

We are looking for a hardworking and reliable Production Support Assistant to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day support to machine operators, help maintain a clean and organised production environment, and assist with the movement of raw materials and finished goods.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in being dependable and proactive.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist machine operators with general production tasks.
• Remove waste material, trim, scrap and rubbish from production areas.
• Keep machines and surrounding work areas clean and organised.
• Supply operators with raw materials, packaging and consumables as required.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials.
• Transport raw materials and finished products within the factory.
• Ensure production areas comply with housekeeping and safety standards.
• Assist during machine changeovers and production setup.
• Follow company quality procedures and health & safety requirements.
• Carry out any additional production support duties as assigned by supervisors.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or factory environment will be advantageous.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well within a team.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Forklift Licence (highly advantageous).
• Experience moving raw materials using forklifts or pallet handling equipment.
• Knowledge of basic warehouse or production procedures.

Personal Attributes
• Strong work ethic.
• Positive attitude.
• Team player.
• Safety conscious.
• Attention to cleanliness and organisation.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision

Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience in the self-adhesive
label manufacturing or converting industry. Experience working with roll-to-roll
production equipment, web tension control, label materials, paper or film converting,
and maintaining high quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
will be considered a significant advantage. Candidates with experience on slitting
machines, hotmelt coaters, flexographic printing presses, ETI finishing equipment,
Maan coating machines or similar converting machinery are strongly encouraged to
apply.