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ForkliftReachtruck Operator
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16 October 2026 (8 days ago)
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13 January 2027
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Title: Forklift/Reachtruck Operator
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Term Contract
Profile Introduction
Our client a leading company in the Oil and Gas sector is seeking to recruit a Forklift/Reachtruck Operator.
The role will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating the forklifts and reach trucks for the movement loading offloading stacking unstacking and storage of palletized lubricants and other warehouse materials. The role is also responsible for ensuring safe material handling equipment reliability accurate warehouse operations and compliance with company policies occupational health and safety standards and operational procedures.
The operator is also expected to maintain high housekeeping standards identify and report unsafe conditions and contribute to a safe and productive working environment.
Key Responsibilities
A. Health Safety and Compliance
- Report at least one near miss every month in accordance with the companys safety reporting requirements.
- Use the Stop Card or designated safety intervention procedure to identify challenge and report unsafe acts and conditions.
- Conduct or participate in the required risk assessment before commencing any task and ensure that all identified hazards and control measures are addressed.
- Comply with all company policies safety rules standard operating procedures work instructions and directives issued by management.
- Operate forklifts and reach trucks in accordance with approved operating procedures and established safety standards.
- Exercise heightened caution when operating reach trucks at elevated heights particularly when stacking and unstacking products in warehouse racking systems.
- Participate in monthly fire drills and other designated emergency preparedness activities.
- Promptly report accidents near misses equipment defects unsafe conditions and other incidents to the relevant supervisor.
B. Forklift and Reach Truck Operations
- Safely operate forklifts and reach trucks in busy warehouse and loading areas to facilitate the loading offloading movement and storage of goods.
- Stack and unstack palletized lubricants safely and efficiently ensuring product stability and preventing damage to goods pallets racking and equipment.
- Transfer goods from designated storage areas to the loading bay to support sales dispatch and order fulfilment activities.
- Ensure that materials are handled in accordance with approved load limits stacking procedures and warehouse traffic management requirements.
- Position retrieve and transport goods accurately to designated storage locations while maintaining safe operating speeds and clear visibility.
- Ensure that loads are properly secured and balanced before moving and that pedestrian and vehicle safety is maintained at all times.
- Immediately report damaged pallets unstable loads product damage or unsafe storage conditions
C. Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
- Conduct daily pre-use inspections of forklifts and reach trucks using the designated inspection checklists before operating the equipment.
- Identify document and report any mechanical faults defects damage or abnormalities detected during pre-use checks or operations.
- Ensure that defective or unsafe equipment is not operated and promptly notify the supervisor or maintenance team for corrective action.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date forklift and reach truck inspection and maintenance records as assigned.
- Monitor equipment servicing schedules and coordinate with the relevant supervisor or maintenance team to ensure timely servicing and preventive maintenance.
- Regularly inspect forklifts and reach trucks for signs of wear damage leaks or other operational concerns and report any irregularities.
- Clean forklifts and reach trucks daily to maintain equipment cleanliness functionality and safe operating conditions.
- Clean reach trucks strictly in accordance with manufacturer and company requirements. Water must not be used; only approved dry cleaning methods including a dry cloth blower and vacuum cleaner shall be used
D. Warehouse Housekeeping and Product Care
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping in warehouse storage areas loading bays and equipment parking locations.
- Ensure that aisles emergency exits fire equipment walkways and access routes remain clear of obstructions.
- Park forklifts and reach trucks in designated areas after use following the applicable shutdown and parking procedures.
- Handle lubricants and other warehouse materials carefully to prevent spills leakage contamination and product damage.
- Promptly report and assist in addressing spills damaged packaging and other housekeeping or storage concerns in accordance with company procedures
Requirements
- A minimum of a KCSE certificate or equivalent secondary school qualification is preferred.
- A valid forklift operator licence certificate or recognised competency qualification as required by applicable Kenyan regulations.
- Documented training and demonstrated competence in reach truck operation.
- Basic training in occupational health and safety warehouse safety and material handling is an added advantage.
- Basic knowledge of equipment inspection preventive maintenance and workplace hazard identification is desirable.
- Previous experience operating forklifts and reach trucks in a warehouse distribution centre manufacturing facility or similar industrial environment is preferred.
- Experience handling palletized products particularly lubricants or other packaged industrial products is an added advantage.
- Experience working in busy warehouse environments involving loading offloading stacking and order dispatch is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to operate forklifts and reach trucks safely and efficiently.
Required Skills:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Diploma in Record keeping or Inventory Management or an equivalent field / Certificate with relevant experience At least 1 years experience in store management or recording keeping; Conversant with MS Excel and MS Word programs
