Warehouse / Forklift Operator

SUMMARY:
Kick-start your career with an exciting opportunity! Our client is seeking a safety-conscious, energetic, and skilled Warehouse / Forklift Operator to join their fast-paced production team in Midrand. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate handling, loading, and movement of raw materials and finished goods while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards. If you are a certified forklift operator with a strong attention to detail and a passion for operational excellence, we would like to hear from you.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Valid Forklift Operator Licence
• 2–4 years’ experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Proficiency in the use of handheld scanning devices
• Physically fit and able to perform duties in a fast-paced environment

• Ensure effective stock quality management at all times
• Safely operate a forklift to load, unload, and transport bottles, raw materials, and finished goods
• Supply production lines with required materials timeously
• Conduct daily equipment checks, ensuring fuel/battery levels and forklift fluids are within acceptable operating standards
• Stack and store products in designated warehouse locations according to procedures
• Perform daily forklift inspections and promptly report defects or maintenance requirements
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and quality standards
• Assist with stock counts and inventory control using handheld devices when required
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in warehouse and production areas
• Work closely with production, warehouse, and dispatch teams, maintaining clear and effective communication with inventory managers, coordinators, and warehouse supervisors
• Accurately check, load, and unload trucks in line with dispatch documentation