VKB Group Career
Forklift Driver
Contract length – Permanent
Ending Date 07 August 2024
Vacancy Details
Division
VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd
Business Unit
Grain Field Chickens (Pty) Ltd
Minimum experience
Entry Level
Company primary industry
Agriculture
Job functional area
Production
Description of the Job:
You have the chance to join Grain Field Chickens, a thriving division of VKB Agriculture (PTY)Ltd, located in the rural countryside. This dynamic role is part of the integrated broiler industry, known for its professionalism.
Your primary responsibility will be to operate a powerful, mobile hoist or forklift, capable of lifting over 6,000 kilograms. This equipment is essential for loading, unloading, moving, and stacking goods and pallets, but does not include an internal motor vehicle. You will follow pre-established procedures to carry out these tasks.
Criteria for employment :
To be considered for this position:
- you must have a Grade 12 or National Qualifications Framework Level 4 (NQF) education.
-Holding a valid forklift license is a must
-clean criminal record is essential.
Additionally:
- you need at least one year of experience operating a forklift in a similar setting.
The work environment is fast-paced, either in a plant manufacturing or warehouse setting. Be prepared to work in high-noise conditions, surrounded by production equipment and moving machinery. Expect to encounter dust and extremely high temperatures as well.
You must be ready to work extra hours, including shifts and weekends, whenever needed.
Responsibilities:
-Regularly inspect the forklift and follow safe operating procedures.
-Conduct a pre-shift check on the forklift and complete the checklist before starting work.
-Ensure timely unloading of vehicles, assisting the truck driver(s) as required.
-Operate a forklift to help the team with picking, staging, loading, unloading, rotating, and storing products.
-Assist in the repackaging of order and sales order loads.
-Immediately report any damage or shrinkage, as per company policy.
-Be flexible with the schedule, taking breaks when necessary.
-Carry out any additional tasks requested by management.
Required skills and capabilities:
-Excellent communication skills.
-Attention to detail.
-Strong customer service skills.
-Ability to work effectively under pressure.
-Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
-The company reserves the right to terminate employment at its discretion.
You can assume your application was not successful if we do not contact you within one month of theapplication deadline. We will only communicate with candidates who have been selected for further consideration.