Forklift Operator

• To assist the Packing Plant & Dispatch operations through the safe and efficient operation of forklifts, ensuring movement, handling, stacking and storage of materials and finished products in accordance with production and dispatch requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Operator Support & Dispatch Clerks
• Assist to load bags and pallets to and from production.
• Operate forklifts of varying capacities, including forklifts with rated lifting capacities of up to 10 tonnes.
• Safely handle and transport loads using extended forks (approximately 2.5 meters), ensuring proper load positioning, stability and control.
• Stack and arrange pallets, bags and materials neatly, evenly and in straight, stable lines.
• Demonstrate the ability to stack and position materials independently, without continuous supervision, while maintaining safe stacking practices.
• Assist in various operations departments.
• Ensure empty bags and pallets are ready for production.
• Housekeeping – Cleaning and reworks
• Complete forklift checklist
• Conduct routine pre-operational inspections and immediately report and defects or unsafe operating conditions

Other:

• Perform any other related duties in the interest of CEMZA as instructed.
• Work according to Integrated (Environmental and Quality) Management System requirements.
• Work according to Instructions / Procedures as pertaining to his/her operation function as assigned and abide by all legal (laws/by-laws) requirements / Company Policies and Practices

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum 2 years in production environment or industrial environment
• Valid forklift operator licence
• Demonstrated experience operating larger capacity forklifts
• Experience operating forklifts fitted with extended forks

Skills

• Communication skills.
• Competent forklift operating and handling skills
• Ability to safely handle heavy loads
• Ability to stack pallets and materials accurately, neatly and in straight lines
• Ability to operate forklifts with extended forks
• Ability to work independently and perform stacking and material-handling duties without continuous supervision.
• Good special awareness and judgement when handling and positioning loads.
• Strong understanding of forklift safety and load stability.