General Purpose

Our client in the automotive industry wishes to recruit a Forklift Operator to support production and supply chain operations by ensuring efficient movement of raw materials and finished goods within the facility while maintaining high safety and operational standards.

Location: Nairobi – Enterprise Road | Gross Salary: Ksh. 34,000

Duties & Responsibilities

• Load and offload materials and stack them appropriately in designated storage areas.
• Transport raw materials to production workstations and move finished goods to warehouse storage areas.
• Move products and materials on pallets, crates, or skids to racks, stores, WIP areas, or trucks for dispatch.
• Conduct forklift inspections at the start of every shift to ensure proper functioning and safety.
• Perform basic maintenance such as greasing, oiling, and minor adjustments where necessary.
• Report and tag any mechanical abnormalities and liaise with the engineering team for prompt resolution.
• Ensure forklifts are cleaned at the end of each shift.
• Maintain records of fueling and ensure timely refueling of the forklift.
• Adhere to workplace safety procedures and operational guidelines at all times.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Valid Driving License – Class BCE.
• Valid Forklift / Reach Truck Certification (Class G).
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering will be an added advantage.
• Basic understanding of workplace and equipment safety procedures.
• At least 2 years’ experience operating forklifts in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment.
• Age 25 – 35 years.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Load and offload materials and stack them appropriately in designated storage areas.
• Transport raw materials to production workstations and move finished goods to warehouse storage areas.
• Move products and materials on pallets, crates, or skids to racks, stores, WIP areas, or trucks for dispatch.
• Conduct forklift inspections at the start of every shift to ensure proper functioning and safety.
• Perform basic maintenance such as greasing, oiling, and minor adjustments where necessary.
• Report and tag any mechanical abnormalities and liaise with the engineering team for prompt resolution.
• Ensure forklifts are cleaned at the end of each shift.
• Maintain records of fueling and ensure timely refueling of the forklift.
• Adhere to workplace safety procedures and operational guidelines at all times.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Valid Driving License – Class BCE.
• Valid Forklift / Reach Truck Certification (Class G).
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering will be an added advantage.
• Basic understanding of workplace and equipment safety procedures.
• At least 2 years’ experience operating forklifts in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment.
• Age 25 – 35 years.