Driver: Forklift - RB Gosforth Park

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

DHL Supply Chain is the world’s leading contract logistics provider that combines value-added and management services with fulfilment and distribution. At DHL Supply Chain we are committed to looking after tomorrow & today with our Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy.

So, what's it like to work for DHL Supply Chain? At DHL we’re proud of our international reach as it brings together people with a wide range of skills, experiences, cultures, and viewpoints. We see the diversity of our employees as a genuine strength and we’re proud of our supportive work environment where employees are given the tools and training, they need to learn, grow and succeed.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for the position of Driver: Forklift. In this position you will play a crucial role to support our vision of becoming a Great place to work for all.

Role Outline

Moving of palletized stock according to requirements of the operation. Service delivery - on time - accurately. Ensure customer service in the highest standard and that losses to the company are kept to a minimum. To always maintain the integrity of the company.

Key Responsibilities

  • Daily checks of Forklift and completion of daily checklist - check daily controls - brakes hydraulic oil – tyres.
  • To ensure that damage is kept to a minimum.
  • Ensure correct use of Forklift and other company equipment and to timeously report any defects.
  • When carrying out duties, follow standard operating procedures and safe working practices.
  • To report and record any non-conformity with regard to customer merchandise.
  • Housekeeping of the highest standard.
  • Maintain high level of hygiene of Forklift.
  • To work within operating areas as determined by management and the needs of the business.
  • Completion of daily MHE check lists.
  • Safe and correct operation of equipment.
  • No damages of stock when offloading, storing and stacking.
  • Care of equipment – Scanner.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Matric (Grade 12) – Essential
  • Valid Forklift Driver License
  • Warehouse Experience ± 3 years

DPDHL Core Competencies & Skills

  • Maintains effective relationships with customers.
  • Develops and delivers high quality / innovative products, services, or solutions.
  • Focuses on customer needs and gains their commitment.
  • Gains management / colleague support to meet customer needs.
  • Ensures strategies / plans are aligned and reflect others’ views.
  • Develops strategies / plans aligned to broader organizational strategy.
  • Communicates strategy.
  • Establishes clear, challenging, and achievable objectives.
  • Aligns resources and the organization within own area of responsibility to achieve objectives.
  • Regularly reviews and communicates progress against objectives and adjusts as needed.
  • Champions continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Inspires results and respect by empowerment, accountability recognition and rewards recognizing the contribution of others.
  • Provides employees, colleagues, and business partners with candid and regular feedback.
  • Provides employees with development opportunities.
  • Supports employees with career opportunities.
  • Inspires others to develop themselves.
  • Conveys a clear sense of personal goals and values.
  • Actively seeks feedback to improve performance.
  • Develops new skills and modifies behaviours based on feedback.
  • Takes personal responsibility for career and development.

Languages

  • English
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