Production Forklift Assistant

SUMMARY:
Production Forklift Assistant

POSITION INFO:
Production Support Assistant - Forklift Driver We are looking for a hardworking and reliable Production Support Assistant to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day support to machine operators, help maintain a clean and organised production environment, and assist with the movement of raw materials and finished goods. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in being dependable and proactive. Key Responsibilities • Assist machine operators with general production tasks. • Remove waste material, trim, scrap and rubbish from production areas. • Keep machines and surrounding work areas clean and organised. • Supply operators with raw materials, packaging and consumables as required. • Assist with loading and unloading materials. • Transport raw materials and finished products within the factory. • Ensure production areas comply with housekeeping and safety standards. • Assist during machine changeovers and production setup. • Follow company quality procedures and health & safety requirements. • Carry out any additional production support duties as assigned by supervisors. Minimum Requirements • Grade 12 (Matric) preferred. • Previous experience in a manufacturing or factory environment will be advantageous. • Physically fit and capable of manual handling. • Good communication skills. • Reliable, punctual and able to work well within a team. • Willingness to work overtime when required. Preferred Qualifications • Valid Forklift Licence (highly advantageous). • Experience moving raw materials using forklifts or pallet handling equipment. • Knowledge of basic warehouse or production procedures. Personal Attributes • Strong work ethic. • Positive attitude. • Team player. • Safety conscious. • Attention to cleanliness and organisation. • Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience in the self-adhesive label manufacturing or converting industry. Experience working with roll-to-roll production equipment, web tension control, label materials, paper or film converting, and maintaining high quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment will be considered a significant advantage. Candidates with experience on slitting machines, hotmelt coaters, flexographic printing presses, ETI finishing equipment, Maan coating machines or similar converting machinery are strongly encouraged to apply.