Talent Pool: Forklift Driver

Recruiter:

Wasteplan

Job Ref:

JHB000121/CM

Date posted:

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Join our team as a certified Forklift Driver and play a key role in ensuring smooth and safe material handling.

POSITION INFO:
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 be kept and submitted to the Site Supervisor on a daily basis
Record daily tasks and any maintenance done on your machine
Inform the 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: 24th October 2025
Should you wish to apply, please follow the online application process

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