A Forklift Driver is responsible for operating forklifts and moving goods around warehouses and other industrial sites.
Duties and responsibilities, but NOT LIMITED TO:
- Maneuvering forklifts safely in busy industrial environments
- Safely stacking and unstacking large quantities of goods onto shelves or pallets
- Moving goods from storage areas to loading areas for transport
- Unloading deliveries and safely relocating the goods to their designated storage areas
- Ensuring that forklift driving areas are free from spills or obstructions
- Regularly checking forklift equipment for faults or damages
- Using industrial plastic wraps and wooden pallets to safely stack and package goods for transport
- Keeping up to date on health and safety requirements and forklift operating procedures
- Consolidating partial pallets for incoming goods
- Complying with OSHA and other safety regulations.
Requirements
- 2+ years work experience in a similar role.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work harmoniously with diverse range of people.
- Must have a valid Forklift License
- Proficient with using tools required for this position.
- Proficient organizational skills.
- Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery
- Integrity and good interpersonal skills
- Matric
