Inbound Forklift Driver

PURPOSE

To drive the forklift to collect and load waste from around the factory. To drive the forklift to issue raw materials to production in full as per requisition or sales order.

SPAN OF CONTROL

This role is accountable for all waste collection and loading, raw material, and packaging issues and all the stock functions that requires to be moved by forklift

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & OUTPUTS

Warehousing, Inventory and Logistics
- Perform warehouse functions as follows:

- Move waste from the production areas into the waste location.
- Loading and offloading of waste bins daily.
- Ensure that all waste is loaded according to correct waste descriptions.
- Keep the factory always clean internally and externally.
- Report any non
- conformances relating to waste and stock to the Inbound Inventory Supervisor.
- Assist with issuing of raw materials and packaging as per requests from the various production departments.
- Any reasonable task required by the Department Supervisor or Manager.

Safety, Health, Environment - We Tread Softly
- Report all safety hazards, incidents and near misses
- Ensure housekeeping is kept to **5S standards.**:

- Conduct forklift checks and complete checklists

**REQUIREMENTS**:
Knowledge and skill
- Valid forklift license
- Computer literate
- Numeracy skills
- Writing skills

Competencies
- **Valuing Differences** - Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; seeks out and uses unique abilities, insights, and ideas from diverse individuals.
- **Work standards** - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
- **Earning Trust** - Gaining others’ confidence by acting with integrity and following through on commitments while disclosing own positions; treating others and their ideas with respect and supporting them in the face of challenges_._
- **Initiating Action**:

- Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
- **Customer Orientation**:

- Placing a high priority on the internal or external customer’s perspective when making decisions and acting; implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and own organization’s needs.
- **Quality Orientation**:

- Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
- **Safety Focus**:

- Identifying and improving conditions that affect own and others’ safety, upholding safety standards_._
- **Planning and Organising**:

- Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources_._
- **Continuous Learning**:

- **Influencing** - Using effective involvement and persuasion strategies to gain acceptance of ideas and commitment to actions that support specific work outcomes.
- **Technology Savvy**:

- Leveraging one’s practical knowledge and understanding of recent technology tools, solutions, and trends to improve work results, solve work problems, and take advantage of new business opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Grade 12 / Matric with Maths/MLit
- Valid Forklift License
- 3 - 5 years relevant Inbound Logistics and Warehouse experience in a similar role.