Warehouse Material Handling Equipment Operator

• Perform start and end of shift checks on forklift and Reach truck machines and report results to line manager.
• Operate the reach truck and forklift as and when required.
• Perform Put Away and Let Downs of stock onto shelves and or pallets.
• Safely stack, wrap, and package stock on wooden pallets in preparation for dispatch.
• Off load received stock and place palletised stock in the correct bin location.
• Update WMS as when moving stock via allocated scanner.
• Move stock from storage areas to loading areas for dispatch.
• Move stock to allocated areas in the bulk warehouse.
• Ensure pallets are stacked and transported according to stacking standards.
• Ensure that isles are free from spills or obstructions and escalate where necessary.
• Ensure compliance to all health and safety requirements and machinery operating procedures for all equipment (Reach Truck, Forklift, Palette Jack).
• Ensure that damages are kept to a minimum.
• Report all damaged stock or hazards to the relevant line manager.
• Attend and participate in team meetings.
• Work together with other team members to ensure that team goals are achieved.
• Comply with Health and Safety requirements.
• Adhere to warehouse standard operating procedures (SOP’s) e.g. FIFO.
• Adhere to housekeeping standards e.g., ensure all areas are free from wrapping, waste, and damaged stock.
• Ensure work area is neat and tidy before leaving at the end of each shift.
• Handle all stock in accordance with stock handling signage, e.g. this way up, handle with care.
• Record and report all damaged or missing stock to line manager.
• Perform other general warehouse duties across various warehouse functions as and when required in support of operational efficiencies and requirements.

Requirements 

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification is required
• A valid Forklift License and Reach Truck license
• A minimum of 2 Years experience as a Forklift and Reach Truck Driver in a Warehouse environment
• Ability to work overtime including shifts and weekends when required