Forklift Operator, Cape Town
Published date: 2025/06/20
Modified date: 2025/06/20
- Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Forklift Operator
Full time
ZANH501 - Bellville Cape Town - Belcon Street
Opportunity
Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? A Forklift Operator is a professional who is responsible for moving pallets around warehouse. They do this by using a forklift to load, unload and transfer pallets from trucks and containers for storage purposes throughout a warehouse
Key Responsibilities:
Daily Forklift Operation:
Safely operate forklifts to transport pallets within the facility, from receiving areas to storage locations and loading docks.
Load and unload pallets from delivery trucks and containers.
Ensure proper handling of fruit pallets to prevent damage and maintain quality.
Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies to the supervisor team.
Assist in inventory tracking by scanning and recording pallet movements using warehouse management systems (WMS).
Quality Control & Compliance:
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
Conduct and complete daily inspections and report any mechanical issues to the maintenance team.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
Ensure doors to the cold storage remain closed when not in use to maintain temperature integrity.
Team Collaboration:
Coordinate with warehouse staff, quality control teams, and drivers to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
Assist with general warehouse duties as needed.
Qualifications & Experience:
Education:
Grade 12 diploma or equivalent required.
Relevant certifications (Forklift Certification)
Experience:
Minimum of 1-5 years of operating experience, preferably in a cold storage environment.
Experience in the fruit export industry is preferred.
Skills & Competencies:
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to operate warehouse management systems (WMS) or scanners.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Being able to follow instructions accurately and in a timely manner is important
Ability to read and understand despatch and receiving documents, and safety guidelines.
Excellent hand-eye coordination and peripheral vision.
Efficient individual with excellent time management skills
Working Conditions
The role requires working in a cold storage environment
Ability to perform manual labour and work with heavy equipment.
Some flexibility in working hours will be needed to accommodate the nature of the fruit industry.
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com.
Apply
https://www.maersk.com/careers/vacancies/wd/Forklift-Operator_R152520/jt-forklift-operator
Full time
ZANH501 - Bellville Cape Town - Belcon Street
Opportunity
Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? A Forklift Operator is a professional who is responsible for moving pallets around warehouse. They do this by using a forklift to load, unload and transfer pallets from trucks and containers for storage purposes throughout a warehouse
Key Responsibilities:
Daily Forklift Operation:
Safely operate forklifts to transport pallets within the facility, from receiving areas to storage locations and loading docks.
Load and unload pallets from delivery trucks and containers.
Ensure proper handling of fruit pallets to prevent damage and maintain quality.
Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies to the supervisor team.
Assist in inventory tracking by scanning and recording pallet movements using warehouse management systems (WMS).
Quality Control & Compliance:
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
Conduct and complete daily inspections and report any mechanical issues to the maintenance team.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
Ensure doors to the cold storage remain closed when not in use to maintain temperature integrity.
Team Collaboration:
Coordinate with warehouse staff, quality control teams, and drivers to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
Assist with general warehouse duties as needed.
Qualifications & Experience:
Education:
Grade 12 diploma or equivalent required.
Relevant certifications (Forklift Certification)
Experience:
Minimum of 1-5 years of operating experience, preferably in a cold storage environment.
Experience in the fruit export industry is preferred.
Skills & Competencies:
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to operate warehouse management systems (WMS) or scanners.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Being able to follow instructions accurately and in a timely manner is important
Ability to read and understand despatch and receiving documents, and safety guidelines.
Excellent hand-eye coordination and peripheral vision.
Efficient individual with excellent time management skills
Working Conditions
The role requires working in a cold storage environment
Ability to perform manual labour and work with heavy equipment.
Some flexibility in working hours will be needed to accommodate the nature of the fruit industry.
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com.
Apply
https://www.maersk.com/careers/vacancies/wd/Forklift-Operator_R152520/jt-forklift-operator
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