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Location
Strand, Western Cape
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
Market related
Posted
02 Apr 2026
Closes
22 Apr 2026
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Senior Forklift Driver
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Forklift Driver to join their warehouse operations team. The ideal candidate has experience handling fragile goods, is safety-conscious, and has a background or knowledge of the wine industry.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIREMENTS:
*ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct daily pre-trip inspections on forklifts and complete inspection sheets.
- Adhere to company forklift and reach truck safety rules.
- Report any issues or incidents to the supervisor promptly.
- Maintain general warehouse housekeeping.
- Pick orders for production and customers.
- Put away inbound raw materials and finished goods.
- Move 3-meter and 6-meter bins and pallets safely within the warehouse.
- Ensure goods are stored in the correct warehouse locations.
- Assist with stock takes.
- Offload customer returns and shipping containers.
- Load outbound orders.
- Handle bulk stock put away.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience operating forklifts with fragile goods.
- Minimum 3 years’ overall operational/warehouse experience.
- Valid forklift licence.
- Wine industry experience or knowledge is essential.
- Computer literacy for warehouse systems and reporting.
- Experience moving large bins (3m and 6m) and pallets with a forklift.
- Strong interpersonal and team-working skills.
- Customer-focused, reliable, and detail-oriented.
- Systematic, methodical, and quality-focused approach.
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to meet deadlines.
- Honest, trustworthy, and helpful.
*ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*