Job Opportunities in South Africa
September 27, 2024
Food Lovers Market
Fairview
OTHER
Forklift Driver
Fairview, Eastern Cape
Permanent -
8 hrs p/shift
Work schedule: 6 shifts per week
TBC p/month
Start date: ASAP
Job description
This is a summary of what the job involves to help you decide if you are a good fit.
The forklift operator is responsible for operating a forklift to load and unload products efficiently. Maintaining safety and awareness while operating a forklift. This position reports directly to the Receiving Supervisor and will be required to work different shifts across trading and non-trading hours, including Sundays and Public Holiday.
What you'll do
This is a list of tasks that you will be responsible for doing on your days at work.
- Loading and unloading of vehicles daily
- Moving of stock using a forklift
- Complete daily forklift checklist before operating the machine
- Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
- Report any forklift faults
- Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and rest of the team.
- Comply with all health & safety standards
- Demonstrating a positive and engaged attitude even when performing routine tasks repeatedly, which contributes to a productive and motivated work environment.
- Having a solid understanding of various types of fruits and vegetables, their handling requirements, and proper storage techniques, which enhances the efficiency and accuracy of stock movement.
- Approaching work with optimism and a can-do attitude
- Effectively managing tasks and maintaining focus during busy periods or time-sensitive situations
- Exercising precision and carefulness in all tasks
Requirements
This is a list of things you will need in order to be considered for this role
- Matric
- Experience: Forklift, Forklift Operator
- English
- Within 15km from job
- Clear criminal record
Preferences
Meeting the preferences would be a plus, but if you don't, it won't stop companies from considering you.
- South African candidates
- Valid forklift license
- Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Forklift driver in a FMCG environment
Application Process
This is a list of things you will need to do when completing your application to this job.
This is a list of things you will need to do when completing your application to this job.
Assessments required for application
- Potential Work Performance Assessment Battery
Questions required for application
- In which area do you currently live? (Please be specific in providing the suburb, district or city)
- Have you worked in a warehouse before?
- Have you used forklifts, pallet jacks, or other heavy equipment in a previous job?
- Do you have a valid forklift license?
- How do you secure containers on pallets for shipment?
- How do you ensure the safety of equipment during operations?
- Are you comfortable with physical tasks like loading, unloading, and stacking items?
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