Forklift Driver-3

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Responsible for operating a forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier or move products, equipment or materials either inside or outside the company's premises. Works under supervision where decisions are clearly defined. Positions forks, lifting platform or other lifting device under, over or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products or materials and transports load to designated area. Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids or lifting device.

What will you do:

  • Ensure that the forklift is in good working condition by completing the checklist before operating the machine(FMX).
  • Report damages or faults to the Forklift to Warehouse Manager
  • Ensure correct stock is picked and loaded by checking quantity, quality, description, manufacturing date and best before date.
  • Count and record the number of pallets loaded
  • Ensure pallets at the pallet area are sorted by colour code and in a safe manner(5S)
  • Loads of finished goods, raw material and packaging.
  • Offloading of delivery trucks, checking paperwork vs stock on truck, use foods connect device to record material and batch numbers.
  • Clear understanding of FIFO, FEFO, binning and 5S.
  • Transfers finished goods to allocated space in warehouse
  • Moves product to correct allocation during change overs
  • Transfers products to bays and checks that they are allocated to correct bays
  • Removes damaged boxes and repacks pallet
  • Records damages in book
  • Removes damaged goods and empty pallets at the end of shift
  • Cleans Forklift
  • Checks production dates to ensure proper stock rotation
  • Ensures store area is neat and maximizes storage area.
  • Stacks finished goods in a safe manner to eliminate safety risks.
  • Identifies space for allocation of finished goods at times
  • Assists other Forklift Drivers in other areas as and when required.

Key attributes and competencies

  • Driver's license to operate a forklift
  • Able to work shifts
  • Willingness to work over weekends or holidays when required
  • Attention to detail
  • Self-discipline
  • Ability to take instruction
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Behavioral competencies
  • Work in safe manner i.e., Ensure all safety requirements are adhered too
  • Mechanical insight in understanding the functioning of the equipment

Qualifications and Experience

  • Matric/ grade 12 (Mathematics and Physical Science) or a 3 years Tertiary Qualification (From NQF6)
  • Forklift driver License

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

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