How you will make an impact (Key responsibilities):
1. Material Handling & Operations
- Operate forklifts and other Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to safely transport, stack, retrieve, and position goods within the warehouse and staging areas.
- Load and unload goods from trucks, containers, and designated zones, ensuring accuracy and preventing damage during handling.
- Maintain proper stacking, binning, and relocation of goods in assigned storage locations to optimize space utilization and workflow efficiency.
2. Inventory Support
- Assist in physical inventory counts, cycle checks, and stock movement verification to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Update relevant documentation or handheld systems promptly after material movement to ensure real-time inventory tracking.
- Report discrepancies in stock levels or product identification immediately to supervisors for corrective action.
3. Safety & Equipment Maintenance
- Perform daily pre-operation inspections of forklifts and other equipment, checking for mechanical issues, fluid levels, and safety features, report any faults immediately.
- Adhere strictly to warehouse safety protocols, including proper use of PPE, speed limits, and safe lifting practices, while maintaining a clean and hazard-free work environment.
- Handle fragile, hazardous, or high-value merchandise with extra care to prevent damage or loss.
4. Coordination & Compliance
- Collaborate with warehouse supervisors and team members to ensure timely execution of loading, unloading, and material movement tasks.
- Comply with company policies, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during all operations.
- Support the Distribution Centre team during peak periods by assisting with manual handling tasks.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in warehouse or logistics operations as a certified forklift operator.
- Valid forklift operator license or certification in accordance with local regulatory standards.
- Familiarity with RF scanners, warehouse inventory systems, and basic record-keeping practices.
- Basic understanding of safety regulations, material handling procedures, and proper loading techniques.
- Ability to work in shifts and adapt to flexible hours during peak operational periods.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling goods and updating inventory records.
- Good communication and teamwork skills to coordinate effectively with warehouse staff.
- Physical ability to operate equipment safely and perform manual tasks when required.