Forklift Operator at Maersk Line

WHAT WE OFFER:

• When you join Maersk, you’ll find that the world is your workplace. You’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things.
• We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values.
• To us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together.
• Living our values means competing in the marketplace in an ethical way so our name is synonymous with being a credible and valuable business partner.
• Through Constant Care and Humbleness, we strive to prepare for the future, while never forgetting that our customers and competitors are key to our ability to improve.
• In our daily work Uprightness and Our Employees mean that transparency and accountability in everything we do go hand in hand with being an inspiring, challenging place to work.
• At Maersk, we take pride in hiring the best person for the job – irrespective of gender, age, nationality, or religious belief.

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/ Clamp/ High Reach Certification)

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-5 years of operating experience, preferably in a Paper Warehouse 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