Forklift Operator

Roles and Responsibilities

Forklift & Equipment Operations

• Safely operate forklifts and related material-handling equipment to load, unload, move, stack, and retrieve goods within the warehouse, production, and yard areas.
• Handle various types of loads while ensuring stability and proper positioning.
• Observe forklift operating limits, including load capacity, height restrictions, and speed limits.
• Park and secure forklifts in designated areas when not in use.

Receiving, Dispatch & Internal Movements

• Support offloading of inbound deliveries, ensuring goods are handled carefully to prevent damage.
• Assist in loading outbound trucks, ensuring correct quantities, proper stacking, and load security.
• Execute internal stock transfers between warehouse zones, production areas, and storage locations as instructed.
• Ensure materials are placed in correct bin locations in line with the warehouse layout and operational instructions.

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Compliance

• Strictly adhere to company safety policies, SOPs, and site traffic rules at all times.
• Conduct daily pre- and post-operation equipment inspections, including brakes, forks, mast, hydraulics, tires, horn, and lights
• Promptly report any equipment defects, unsafe conditions, near-misses, accidents, or damages to the supervisor.
• Maintain safe distances from colleagues and equipment, following right-of-way rules.

Equipment Care & Maintenance Support

• Keep forklifts clean, fueled/charged, and in good working condition.
• Identify early signs of mechanical issues and escalate promptly to reduce downtime.
• Work with the maintenance team to ensure timely servicing and repairs of equipment

Documentation & Reporting

• Accurately maintain forklift logs, checklists, and movement records.
• Handle delivery notes, dispatch documents, and internal movement forms correctly.
• Keep records organized to support traceability and compliance.

Teamwork & Operational Support

• Collaborate with warehouse, production, and logistics teams to achieve daily operational targets.
• Work flexibly with supervisors to meet changing operational needs

Qualification and Skills

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent; additional training in logistics, warehousing, or occupational safety is an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience operating forklifts in a warehouse, production, or logistics environment.
• Valid Forklift Operator License/Certificate from a recognized training institution.
• Experience handling various load types, including palletized, bulk, fragile, or oversized items.
• Familiarity with warehouse layouts, material flow, and storage procedures; ERP/WMS experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of forklift safety, load handling, and site traffic rules.
• Ability to conduct and document daily equipment inspections.
• Commitment to safety standards and ability to follow SOPs rigorously.