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Reach Truck Operator

Reach Truck Operator

Maersk LineBellville, ZA
27 days ago
Job description

Job title : Reach Truck Operator

Job Location : Western Cape, Bellville

Deadline : October 03, 2025

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Opportunity

  • Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? The Reach Truck Operator is responsible for operating a reach truck to move, locate, relocate, and stack pallets in the warehouse.
  • The operator will ensure the efficient and safe operation of the reach truck while adhering to safety standards and warehouse procedures.

    • Key Responsibilities :

    Daily Reach Truck Operations :

  • Safely operate reach trucks to load and unload materials from warehouse racking.
  • Safely navigate the cold store to transport goods to designated areas.
  • Ensure proper handling of fruit pallets to prevent damage and maintain quality.
  • Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies to the supervisor team.
  • Assist in inventory tracking by scanning and recording pallet movements using warehouse management systems (WMS).

    • Quality Control & Compliance :

  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Conduct and complete daily inspections and report any mechanical issues to the maintenance team.
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
  • Ensure doors to the cold storage remain closed when not in use to maintain temperature integrity.

    • Team Collaboration :

  • Coordinate with warehouse staff, quality control teams, and drivers to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
  • Assist with general warehouse duties as needed.

    • Qualifications & Experience :

    Education :

  • Grade 12 diploma or equivalent required.
  • Relevant certifications (Reach Truck Certification)

    • ​​​​​​​ Experience :

  • Minimum of 1-5 years of operating experience, preferably in a cold storage environment.
  • Experience in the fruit export industry is preferred.

    • ​​​​​​​ Skills & Competencies :

  • Previous experience operating a reach truck in a warehouse environment
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
  • Ability to operate warehouse management systems (WMS) or scanners.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Being able to communicate clearly with others is essential for maintaining a safe work environment
  • Being able to follow instructions accurately and in a timely manner is important
  • Basic math skills for inventory management
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination and peripheral vision
  • Efficient individual with excellent time management skills

    • ​​​​​​​ Working Conditions

  • The role requires working in a cold storage environment
  • Ability to perform manual labour and work with heavy equipment.
  • Some flexibility in working hours will be needed to accommodate the nature of the fruit industry.
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