Forklift Operator at Maersk Line

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.