Forklift Driver – DHL Supply Chain South Africa

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Vacancy: Forklift Driver

Business Overview: At DHL Supply Chain South Africa, we’re seeking skilled Forklift Drivers to join our team in Spartan, Gauteng. This dynamic role offers a fast-paced environment with numerous challenges and opportunities for growth.

Role Summary: As a Forklift Driver, you will play a crucial role in the movement of palletized stock within our operation. Key responsibilities include loading and offloading trucks and containers, ensuring adherence to stacking standards, facilitating stock transfers, and maintaining exceptional customer service while minimizing losses to the company.

General Accountabilities:

• Demonstrate honesty, pride, and meticulous attention to detail in all tasks
• Safely load and unload vehicles and containers
• Understand and fulfill client requirements accurately
• Maintain pallet stacking standards to minimize damages
• Uphold exceptional standards of housekeeping
• Conduct daily checks of operational machinery and complete checklists diligently
• Utilize material handling equipment (MHE) correctly and promptly report any defects
• Report and record any non-conformities regarding customer merchandise
• Maintain a high level of hygiene for MHE
• Work within designated operating areas and perform ad-hoc duties as required
• Adhere strictly to standard operating procedures and safe working practices
• Assist in the induction of new employees
• Perform administrative tasks in line with standard operating procedures
• Ensure safe and correct operation of equipment, minimizing damages

Qualifications:

• Matric/Grade 12 Certificate
• Valid Forklift license
• 1-2 years of driving experience

Skills/Competencies/Experiences:

• Proficient in computer usage
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Adaptability to rapid changes in the work environment
• Deadline-driven with excellent time management skills
• Experience in logistics/warehousing preferred
• Commitment to enforcing health and safety procedures and identifying hazards
• Achievement-oriented with a willingness to take on additional responsibilities
• Ability to perform under pressure

Languages: Fluent in English

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