Senior Forklift Driver

Recruiter:

Merand Corbett & Associates

Job Ref:

CPT002203/Belin

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Location:

Strand, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Forklift Driver to join their warehouse operations team. The ideal candidate has experience handling fragile goods, is safety-conscious, and has a background or knowledge of the wine industry.

POSITION INFO:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct daily pre-trip inspections on forklifts and complete inspection sheets.
Adhere to company forklift and reach truck safety rules.
Report any issues or incidents to the supervisor promptly.
Maintain general warehouse housekeeping.
Pick orders for production and customers.
Put away inbound raw materials and finished goods.
Move 3-meter and 6-meter bins and pallets safely within the warehouse.
Ensure goods are stored in the correct warehouse locations.
Assist with stock takes.
Offload customer returns and shipping containers.
Load outbound orders.
Handle bulk stock put away.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 2 years’ experience operating forklifts with fragile goods.
Minimum 3 years’ overall operational/warehouse experience.
Valid forklift licence.
Wine industry experience or knowledge is essential.
Computer literacy for warehouse systems and reporting.
Experience moving large bins (3m and 6m) and pallets with a forklift.
Strong interpersonal and team-working skills.
Customer-focused, reliable, and detail-oriented.
Systematic, methodical, and quality-focused approach.
Proactive, adaptable, and able to meet deadlines.
Honest, trustworthy, and helpful.

*ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*

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