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Talent Pool : Forklift Driver

Talent Pool : Forklift Driver

WasteplanCape Town, South Africa
27 days ago
Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for safe, smooth and productive operating of the forklift.

Responsibilities

SHEQ Compliance

  • Responsible for maintaining SHEQ standards on and around your machine
  • Responsible for stacking and packing
  • Ensure safe stacking of product
  • Responsible for reporting substandard housekeeping conditions in your workplace
  • Responsible for reporting on quality of product transported with your machine
  • Make sure that you are properly qualified and certified to operate the equipment
  • Never allow anyone that is not properly qualified to operate the equipment
  • Always make sure the machine is locked and safe, i.e bucket or forks to be down, before maintenance or cleaning work on the machine can be done
  • Responsible for keeping management informed about the condition of the machine

Ensure a Productive and Profitable Workflow

  • Responsible to achieve maximum productivity from your machine
  • Responsible to maintain enough fuel in tanks to complete the following shift

    • Maintenance

  • Filling in checklists as per specific requirements on equipment
  • Report any machine malfunctions immediately
  • Basic maintenance of machine (check oil, grease, etc.)
  • Keeping your machine clean and tidy
  • Ensure 1 hourly inspections are conducted for wound up strapping on prop shafts and wheel joints

    • Attendance

  • The nature of this position is of high responsibility. Operators must be reliable and add value to the team
  • Operators will be monitored closely for absenteeism
  • Be available for ADHOC work and work shifts when requested

    • Record Keeping

  • Where required, production records and checklists are to kept and submitted to the Site Supervisor on a daily basis
  • Record daily tasks and any maintenance done on your machine
  • Inform Site Supervisor 3 months before your license expires

    • Requirements

  • Grade 10
  • 1-3 years forklift operating experience is required
  • Literate, able to fill in diary and reports
  • Qualification to operate forklift

    • Employment will be implemented in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.

    Only Applicants being considered for the role will be contacted

    Closing date : 19th November 2025

    Should you wish to apply, please follow the online application process

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    Forklift Driver • Cape Town, South Africa