Forklift Driver

Role Purpose,

• Forklift Operation and Material Handling
• Loading and Offloading of Raw Materials and Finished Goods
• Line Feeding and Pallet Management
• Safety and Compliance in Material Movement
• Warehouse and Production Interface Support
• Basic Inventory Movement and Documentation
• Housekeeping and 5S Application
• Adherence to Production and Logistics Schedules
• Waste Removal and Recyclable Management

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Key Duties and Responsibilities,

Forklift Operation

• Operate forklift equipment safely and responsibly in designated areas (production floor, warehouse, staging areas).
• Conduct daily forklift checks and report any faults or maintenance issues.
• Load, unload, and move materials including raw materials, packaging, finished products, waste bins, and pallets.

Line Feeding and Material Flow

• Ensure continuous supply of raw materials, packaging, and pallets to production lines to avoid downtime.
• Remove full pallets and transfer them to designated storage or dispatch areas.

Stock Handling and Warehouse Support

• Move materials between stores, staging areas, and production zones as per instructions.
• Ensure accurate pallet stacking and safe storage practices.

Safety and Compliance

• Adhere strictly to SHEQ standards when operating the forklift.
• Wear appropriate PPE and comply with speed limits and designated travel paths.
• Safely transport hazardous or flammable materials where required.

Housekeeping and Visual Standards.

• Maintain clean and organized working areas in line with 5S principles.
• Remove waste or excess materials from production lines promptly.
• Assist with pallet and bin organization to reduce congestion.

Communication and Team Support

• Collaborate with the Production Process Controller and Line Team to anticipate material needs.
• Provide timely feedback on material availability or movement constraints.
• Support loading and offloading during shift changes or deliveries.

KBI

• Material movement accuracy (%)
• Forklift availability and utilization (%)
• Number of safety incidents or near misses
• Line downtime due to material unavailability
• Adherence to housekeeping audits and 5S scores
• SAP/WMS transaction accuracy
• Compliance with PPE and safety protocols

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Skills and Experience and Education,

Education

• Minimum: Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent
• Mandatory: Valid Forklift Operator’s License (Counterbalance/Reach Truck depending on site requirements)

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ forklift driving experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Exposure to production and warehouse operations in a high-volume environment
• Experience using SAP or WMS for material transactions (advantageous)

Skills

• Safe and precise forklift driving and maneuvering
• Ability to interpret and follow production schedules and job cards
• Understanding of inventory flow, staging, and material replenishment
• Knowledge of SHEQ, GMP, and food safety compliance requirements
• Basic mechanical awareness to identify equipment faults
• Familiarity with barcoding, scanning, and stock rotation processes
• Ability to work independently and under pressure during high production demand

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