About the position
Our client is currently seeking an experienced 7- Ton Forklift Driver join their team in Port Shepstone.
Company overview: Our client is one of the leading beverage companies in South Africa, renowned for its rich brewing heritage commitment to quality and market dominance. With a history dating back over 125 years, they have been in integral part of the South African culture and is recognized as a significant player in the global brewing industry.
Position: Forklift driver (7 ton)
Date Posted: 16 May 2023
Number of positions: 1
Location: Port Shepstone
Reporting to: Line Manager
Nature of employment: Temporary
Duties:
- Move merchandize from one place to another using the forklift.
- Load, unload, move, and pack materials.
- Inspect products to be moved for accuracy, and safely move them to warehouse or factory
- Place the forklift and other lifting tools over, under, or around loaded boxes, pallets, or skids
- Ensure that materials loaded to be transported are secure
- Ensure that products are safely moved to designated areas
- Weigh merchandize and record weight or other production data on labels or tags
- Observe and comply with quality, environment, health, and safety procedures
- Personally check all quality descriptions of the merchandize to be moved
- Ensure that the products are properly stacked
- Carry out routine checks on the forklift and other devices
- Report to the warehouse manager or supervisor
- Build, pick, and pack of pallets
- Perform quality check on all inbound merchandise
- Carry out regular check and maintenance on the forklift and other control equipment
- Recognize and report mechanical and electrical flaws to the warehouse manager
- Pack and move different items other than products as instructed by the supervisor
Experience and Qualifications
- Matric
- Valid 7-ton Toyota or Doosan forklift licence
- Clear criminal record.
- Good employment history (References essential – reference checks will be done).
- Valid Medicals (advantage)
- Must be able to work shifts, weekends/overtime.
- Must be from the Port Shepstone area
- Minimum 3 years’ experience driving a 7-ton forklift.
- Warehouse experience
Candidates who meet the requirements with the desired experience will be shortlisted.
Preference will be given to candidates who reside in Port Shepstone and surrounding areas.
Desired Skills:
- 7- Ton Forklift Driver
- Load
- unload
