South Africa: Talent Pool: Forklift Driver posted by Wasteplan

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