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Job Location drjobs

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Summary:

A Forklift Operator is a professional who is responsible for moving pallets around warehouse. They do this by using a forklift to load unload and transfer pallets from trucks and containers for storage purposes throughout a warehouse

Key Responsibilities:

  • Daily Forklift Operation:

    • Safely operate forklifts to transport pallets within the facility from receiving areas to storage locations and loading docks.

    • Load and unload pallets from delivery trucks and containers.

    • Ensure proper handling of fruit pallets to prevent damage and maintain quality.

    • Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies to the supervisor team.

    • Assist in inventory tracking by scanning and recording pallet movements using warehouse management systems (WMS).

  • Quality Control & Compliance:

    • Ensure compliance with health safety and hygiene regulations including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).

    • Conduct and complete daily inspections and report any mechanical issues to the maintenance team.

    • Maintain high standards of housekeeping.

  • Team Collaboration:

    • Coordinate with warehouse staff quality control teams and drivers to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.

    • Assist with general warehouse duties as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Education:

    • Grade 12 diploma or equivalent required.

    • Relevant certifications (Forklift Certification)

  • Experience:

    • Minimum of 1-5 years of operating experience

  • Skills & Competencies:

    • Effective communication and teamwork skills.

    • Ability to operate warehouse management systems (WMS) or scanners.

    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

    • Being able to follow instructions accurately and in a timely manner is important

    • Ability to read and understand despatch and receiving documents and safety guidelines.

    • Excellent hand-eye coordination and peripheral vision.

    • Efficient individual with excellent time management skills

Working Conditions

  • Ability to perform manual labour and work with heavy equipment.

  • Some flexibility in working hours will be needed to accommodate the nature of the fruit industry.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race colour gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy or parental leave veteran status gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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